Department Chair in Finance

The Raymond J. Harbert College of Business at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama seeks an experienced and established academic leader for the Department Chair in Finance. Successful applicants will be expected to assume a strong leadership role in the college and the department, with particular focus on leading the high performing departmental faculty and staff, continuing the department’s positive trajectory in research and teaching excellence in undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level programs. The successful applicant will also be expected to teach and maintain a quality research portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities:
· Manage the daily affairs of the department.
· Manage the department’s fiscal resources.
· Oversee curriculum development and class scheduling.
· Lead the department in recruiting, evaluating, and mentoring faculty and staff.
· Create and support a culture of research and teaching excellence.
· Represent the department externally and assist in department and college fundraising efforts.
· Collaborative work with the chairs of the other departments (Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Systems and Technology), the Director of the School of Accountancy, the Assistant and Associate Deans, and the Dean as part of the college leadership team.

Qualifications:
· An earned doctorate in Finance or related field at the time employment begins.
· Research and teaching record meritorious of the rank of Professor and appointment with tenure. Successful candidates may qualify for an endowed professorship/fellowship with meritorious scholarly record.
· Demonstrated skill in developing and expanding relationships with companies and professional organizations.
· Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated leadership and management skills in an academic environment.

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. when the appointment begins and be able to continue working legally for the term of employment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.

Initial review of application materials will begin January 15, 2025. Note that this is not an application deadline, as the review will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. We anticipate initial screening interviews via Zoom in late January/early February 2025. To be actively considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a brief cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, relevant transcripts, and contact information for three references. All application materials should be submitted to: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49980

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability employer

The Department of Finance is composed of 14 tenure track faculty, 5 full-time lecturers, and 2 full-time positions devoted to the professional development of undergraduate students. The Department also routinely hires 6 to 8 adjuncts per semester. With over 900 majors, the Department of Finance is the largest department in the largest college at Auburn University. With a very successful Financial Management Honor Society, our undergraduate program boasts some of the most successful placements (many in investment banking) and highest starting salaries at Auburn. The Department of Finance has a Ph.D. program and an M.S. in Finance program, and our faculty have diverse research interests and publish in top-tier journals such as Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis.

About the College: The Harbert College of Business has a strong tradition of providing highly desirable graduates and generating knowledge that drives business thought and business practice. The college and its programs consistently rank among the nation’s best public undergraduate and graduate business programs. The Harbert College has experienced steady enrollment growth in recent years and currently serves well over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students through six academic departments offering eight undergraduate majors and multiple Masters and Ph.D. options. The college pioneered online masters and executive education programs that are now ranked among the very best in the nation. The college has invested in building a nationally recognized faculty that moves thought forward through research, engages with industry, and delivers relevant and current instruction.

About Auburn University: The Auburn family values tradition, yet eagerly prepares for the future. Rooted in more than 160 years of tradition, Auburn University occupies 1,841 acres and is the academic home to more than 30,000 students. Auburn’s commitment to active student engagement and professional success, and public/private partnerships garners a growing reputation for outreach and extension that delivers broad economic, health and societal impact. Auburn University is one of the best places to work in the state of Alabama, according to the 2022 America’s Best-in-State Employers list released by Forbes magazine.

Location: Auburn, AL, is a vibrant and thriving college town and community. Southern Living recently recognized the city of Auburn as one of the top small towns in the South, and Money magazine named Auburn the best place to live in Alabama. Known as the ‘Loveliest Village on the Plains,’ Auburn offers a high quality of life, including a vibrant cultural scene at the new Gogue Performing Arts Center, SEC sports throughout the academic year, national award-winning chefs and restaurants, a K-12 school system that is top-ranked in the state, general and concierge healthcare options, and an exceptional College of Veterinary Medicine for pet care. Chewacla State Park, just five miles from campus, offers camping, hiking, mountain biking, and swimming and boating opportunities. Auburn’s historical sister town, Opelika, is a fifteen-minute drive and has become known for its eclectic downtown offerings, including multiple breweries, boutiques, and hobby shops. The Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport is only 90 minutes away, with numerous shuttle service options to/from Auburn daily. Birmingham is a similar drive to the north, and Montgomery, the state capital, is only 50 minutes to the southwest. Beaches and mountains are only a 3–4-hour drive. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.