Chair, Division of Business and Leadership

Job Title: Chair, Division of Business and Leadership
Reporting Relationship: Dean of DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership
Unit: National & Global
Department: DBTL Business Division Admin-National & Global
Campus Location: Online/Remote
Summary of Position: The Chair, Division of Business and Leadership is a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty position in the DeVoe School of Business, Technology, and Leadership (DBTL), within the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS). The Chair provides strategic leadership for all degree programs in the division, working closely with faculty to set direction, develop curriculum, and build new programs.
The Chair supervises and develops the division's faculty and staff, manages the division budget, and serves as the final escalation point for faculty and student concerns. For undergraduate programs, the Chair owns curriculum and faculty, and the Director, Undergraduate Program Success owns retention and student experience.
The Chair also drives specific programs, serving as program director for the master's business programs: the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Executive MBA (EMBA), and the Master of Science in Management (MSM). In that role, the Chair leads curriculum decisions so each program stays relevant to the market. Course development and other execution run through the School's curriculum systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise and develop division faculty
Supervise and mentor the full-time faculty of the Division of Business and Leadership, including an assistant professor who leads the division's bachelor's and master's leadership programs
Build a collaborative faculty culture in which faculty own and steward the curriculum
Supervise the Coordinator of Affiliate Faculty, who oversees adjunct faculty directly
Serve as the final escalation point for adjunct and student concerns. Adjunct concerns go first to the Coordinator of Affiliate Faculty, who works with the Chair as needed. Student concerns move from the course faculty member to their affiliate faculty, then to the Coordinator of Affiliate Faculty, and to the Chair if needed
Conduct annual reviews in cooperation with the Dean, guide professional development plans, and support faculty through rank advancement
Coordinate full-time faculty teaching assignments for the academic year, and promote faculty research and service
Lead division strategy, curriculum, and new programs
Set the strategic vision and goals for the division's undergraduate and graduate programs with division faculty, and carry them through implementation
Coordinate curriculum development across the division, and lead curriculum decisions for the undergraduate programs
Partner with the Associate Dean for Doctoral Programs and the Chair, Division of Technology, so content leadership follows expertise across reporting lines, especially in leadership and technology
Use market and enrollment data to decide where the division's programs should grow or adapt
Identify new program ideas and expand the division's offerings. Work with the Dean to move them through the College and University approval process
Direct curriculum for the MBA, EMBA, and MSM
Serve as program director for the MBA, EMBA, and MSM, and lead curriculum decisions for each program
Keep the programs relevant to the market. Track employer needs, competitor programs, and enrollment trends, and turn those findings into curriculum changes
Keep the curriculum grounded in ethical, Christ-centered leadership. Give the EMBA a distinct design for experienced executives
Set direction for course development and revision, working with the Director of Curriculum Operations and the School's course development systems to carry it out
Partner with SEP and IWU Marketing so program positioning reflects what makes each program distinct
Ensure academic quality, assessment, and accreditation
Ensure division programs operate in line with the academic policies of the School, College, and University and the standards of accrediting bodies, including HLC and ACBSP
Lead the annual assessment of each division program. Report the results and a strategic plan to the Office of Academic Assessment and Evaluation and to the Dean
Work with the Director of Curriculum Operations and ACBSP accreditation staff on reporting and course revisions
Partner on student success and program data
Partner with the Director, Undergraduate Program Success. The Chair owns curriculum and faculty; the Director owns retention, progression, and the student experience. The two share responsibility for outcomes
Use enrollment, retention, and program health data from the Executive Director, Strategy & Insights in planning and program review
Own the division budget, enrollment, and revenue goals
Prepare and manage the division budget, with a focus on meeting revenue goals and minimizing expenses
Work closely with Strategic Enrollment & Partnerships (SEP) and IWU Marketing on marketing and recruiting for division programs
Serve the School and connect the division externally
Serve on School, College, University, ad hoc, and standing committees and councils as required
Attend school, college and N&G meetings as required and commencement exercises
Build relationships with employers and professional organizations that strengthen the master's programs, coordinating with the School's partnership efforts
Contribute division expertise to the School's thought leadership, events, and advisory council work
Maintain scholarship, service, and faith integration
As administrative faculty (Faculty Handbook 3.2.1.4), maintain an active scholarly agenda in the Chair's discipline. Scholarship focuses on the discipline, seeks answers to real questions, is open to review, and results in a public product (Faculty Handbook 3.4.5)
Set annual expectations for scholarship and service with the Dean through the Annual Review & Goal Development process, which covers faith, teaching, scholarship, and service (CAPS Supplement II.C)
Teaching is not a standing expectation. The Dean may assign a teaching load, in consultation with the CAPS Vice President of Academic Affairs (CAPS Supplement II.A)
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
Earned doctorate (PhD, DBA, or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution in business, management, leadership, or a closely related field
Experience
Required Experience
A substantial record of effective teaching at the college level
Significant leadership experience, measured by both length of service and level of responsibility, including supervising faculty
Curriculum development and program assessment experience
An active scholarship agenda that includes research, publications, presentations, and service
Budget management experience tied to enrollment and revenue goals
A strong commitment to the University's mission and to Christ-centered higher education
Preferred experience
Program leadership in graduate business programs, or comparable leadership in another key content area of the division
Experience with Business School and/or Regional accreditation
Executive or professional business experience outside academia, which strengthens EMBA credibility
Eligibility for appointment at the rank of associate professor or above
Required Skills
Demonstrated ability to lead faculty, build shared direction, and manage change
Demonstrated ability to read market and enrollment data and translate it into program decisions
Demonstrated teaching ability, specifically with adult learners in online and hybrid formats
Demonstrated knowledge of online educational delivery tools, including Brightspace
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products
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