Department Head, Finance

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with education and experience

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jan 21, 2025

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193916EP
Internal Recruitment	Yes
Working Title	Department Head, Finance
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday; 8AM-5PM hours may vary, some weekends possible
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Finance Department
About the Department	The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We're deeply rooted in NC State's history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math. Our college's student body - over 4,000 students - hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business. Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor's degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master's degrees in accounting, business administration ( MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates. The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB. To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Essential Job Duties	The Department Head serves as the department's academic leader and administrative officer, responsible for providing intellectual and organizational leadership and managing academic, research, and program activities. Key Responsibilities Build a dynamic department with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching, student success, and impactful research. Foster an environment that supports a shared vision, encourages a productive and innovative faculty and staff, and promotes collaboration. Create an intellectually stimulating atmosphere that welcomes faculty, staff, and students with a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. Guide faculty and staff in enhancing undergraduate and graduate programs and outreach activities to meet the evolving needs of students and stakeholders. Oversee the department's academic affairs, personnel, finances, and physical facilities. Effectively deploy resources to achieve the goals of the department and the College. Additionally, the Head will represent and advocate for the Department within the Poole College of Management and the University, engage with alumni and other stakeholders, and help attract external support for educational programs, research initiatives, and centers. This is a 12-month position, reporting directly to the Dean of the Poole College of Management.
Other Responsibilities	Qualified candidates should possess and exemplary scholarly research record in the area of Finance as well as evidence of classroom excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate level.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Qualified candidates will possess the required doctor's degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience and the credentials to be appointed at the rank of Professor with tenure in the department.
Other Required Qualifications	Possess an exemplary scholarly research record as well as evidence of classroom excellence at both the graduate and undergraduate level. Ability to support and mentor faculty and staff at all career stages. The ability to manage budget priorities to balance a diverse array of needs within the Department. An excellent record of scholarship and teaching. Effective communication skills and team-building capabilities. A record of outstanding professional achievement in their field.
Preferred Qualifications	Preference will be given to candidates that can demonstrate an ability for highly effective administrative leadership and management of a multi-function department, and an understanding and appreciation of the evolving mission of the land-grant university system. This includes an understanding of the opportunities and constraints facing faculty and departments in public research and education institutions. In addition, experience with personnel management and participatory decision-making is also preferred.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	01/21/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and the names of at least three professional references with contact information. Note: This is an internal recruitment open for current, permanent NC State employees.

Position Details

Position Number	00111253
Position Type	Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	206001 - Finance - PCOM
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.