DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department Chair reports to the dean, and works along with others in the School of Business in coordinating the overall administration of the School.  The Department Chair provides leadership in a number of areas and is responsible for development, administration, coordination, and promotion of academic programs, as well as preparation of course schedules.  The chair is expected to stimulate and facilitate excellence in all aspects of departmental functioning, teach undergraduate courses, participate in scholarly endeavors, and provide academic advisement. He/She will also provide effective representation of the department within the school, across the university, and to external constituencies. The appointment could be made as early as January 1, 2010.

 

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Qualified candidates must hold a PhD in accounting and demonstrated credentials to be qualified for tenure at the rank of full professor in the Accounting Department. The chair is also expected to be a leader in attracting and retaining excellent and diverse faculty, staff, and students. Effective teaching and scholarly accomplishments consistent with the teacher-scholar model and AACSB accreditation, and university and professional service and industry outreach are also expected.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Virginia State University will accept applications through the on-line Recruitment Management System (RMS) at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov.  E-mailed, faxed, and mailed applications will not be accepted. Interested persons must attach a letter of interest, a current resume/vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references. 

 

Transcripts and three (3) letters of references must be attached to online application or mailed to: 

Office of Human Resources

Virginia State University

1 Hayden Drive, Box 9412

Petersburg, Virginia 23806-9412

 

Your name and the position number (FO062) must be clearly identifiable on each item submitted. Official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference will be required prior to employment. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM, November 13, 2009.  Screening of applications will commence immediately. 

Selected candidate must pass a Criminal Background check, including fingerprinting and must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable.