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Job Description
The Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for the position of Department Head of Marketing. This full-time, calendar-year appointment at the tenured Professor level presents an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing department, shaping its future and driving its continued success.
The Department of Marketing focuses on knowledge creation, knowledge dissemination, and faculty / student-led projects beyond the boundaries of the university to enhance marketing theory and practice. The department's efforts in research, teaching, and outreach integrate conceptual and analytical tools that contribute to solving complex social and economic problems that enhance the consumer's quality of life, health, and welfare.
As one of seven departments within the Pamplin College of Business-including Accounting and Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Finance, Insurance and Business Law, the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, and the Blackwood Department of Real Estate-the Department of Marketing plays a key role in the college's mission. The Department Head will join a collaborative and innovative leadership team, partnering with the dean, fellow department heads, and other college leaders to strengthen and elevate the reputation of the department, college, and university.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the marketing department's academic reputation and rankings, research excellence, and teaching quality in alignment with the school's mission and strategic priorities. The position entails fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion while overseeing faculty development, resource allocation, and departmental operations. The Department Head will lead efforts to recruit and retain top-tier faculty, enhance research productivity, elevate the student experience, and strengthen relationships with alumni and industry partners. They will also foster partnerships with other units in the college and across the university to promote collaboration and innovation.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a departmental strategic plan aligned with the college and university's goals.
- Position the department as a leader in research, teaching innovation, and industry / alumni engagement.
- Foster a collegial, collaborative, and inclusive culture among faculty, staff, and students.
- Ensure that department initiatives align with the college's strategic objectives, including AACSB accreditation standards for
faculty research, teaching quality, and continuous improvement.
Faculty Development and Research
Research, Marketing Science).
Academic Programs and Curriculum
education programs.
Resource Management
Industry and Alumni Engagement
Service and Outreach
A deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is fundamental to this role. Faculty within the college actively contribute to DEIB efforts through research, teaching, and service. The Department Head will work collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds, supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
More information about the College of Business and its programs can be found at : https : / / pamplin.vt.edu / .
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
commensurate with experience
Review Date
1 / 29 / 2025; open until filled
Additional Information
This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements. Some travel, evenings, and weekends will be required.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
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