In support of significant undergraduate and graduate enrollment growth, the Girard School of Business at Merrimack College seeks an entrepreneurially minded individual as Department Chair for the Department of Accounting and Finance. The ideal candidate thrives in a growing and changing environment, has a passion for teaching, excels in mentoring junior faculty and offers a proven record of program and project development. The candidate must be eligible to be a tenured professor at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate shows evidence of teaching excellence at undergraduate and graduate levels, strong leadership and mentoring abilities along with ongoing research and scholarly activities. The Chair is expected to provide mentorship to junior faculty, recruit and retain talented faculty, and be actively involved in the growth of the department. The Chair offers a reduced teaching load, competitive salary and benefits and summer stipend. Major Duties:
Both Merrimack College and the Girard School of Business are experiencing growing undergraduate and graduate enrollments. The Girard School of Business created a new model of graduate education - offering one year specialized master degrees in management and accounting, with plans to add more programs to the portfolio, including an M.S in Finance. The school emphasizes experiential learning and gives all business majors working knowledge of and hands-on experience using Bloomberg terminals, at the Mucci Capital Markets Lab. In addition, the school is developing and launching innovative programs, such as the Financial Capability Center. Merrimack College has a strong and growing regional and national reputation. After placing 9th for four consecutive years in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Colleges (North), Merrimack moved into the Best Regional University (North) category, debuting tied at 57 out of 187 institutions. In a separate Best Value ranking among the same group, Merrimack was named number 40. Andover/North Andover, located in Essex County, are small towns located just 23 miles outside of Boston. Low crime rate, low unemployment, and high quality school systems contribute to their appeal on best places to live. Combining the best of both worlds, the area offers vibrant downtowns with shops, coffee houses, restaurants, art museums, galleries along with farms, rivers, reservoirs, and numerous parks. A short commute via highway or public transportation brings you into Boston, widely viewed as the intellectual and historic capital of the United States. It is a cosmopolitan city with a broad range of amenities, and a rich tradition and culture almost unmatched in the rest of the country. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit materials online through Academic Keys. |
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.