Department Head and Professor, Department of Economics

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Economics and Professor of Economics in the Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics. The Head should have a clear, strategic vision for further advancing the research and education programs in the Department. The successful candidate is expected to have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, national and global visibility, and demonstrated leadership experience in the economics discipline. The Head serves as the chief spokesperson and advocate for the Department, both within and outside of the University, and ensures that the Department serves as a vital resource to private- and public-sector partners in the state and region. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

The Department and School are seeking a dynamic leader, productive senior faculty member, and exceptional administrator who can foster and build a culture of meaningful collaboration and engagement among faculty, staff, and students within the Department, School, and University.

Specific responsibilities of the Head include the following:

• Provide vision and strategic planning leadership for the Department to advance its goals that are in concert and alignment with the broader vision, mission, and goals of the Bryan School and the University;
• Grow the Department’s enrollments in its undergraduate and graduate programs;
• Foster an environment and secure resources that support excellence in faculty research and continue to raise the quality of scholarly output and the reputation of the Department;
• Ensure that faculty members are appropriately mentored and assessed in their teaching, research, and service responsibilities to enhance their prospects for career success;
• Teach in the Department’s undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum and maintain a record of scholarly accomplishments;
• Support and encourage faculty efforts to seek extramural grants and contracts;
• Oversee departmental operations, including budgeting, staffing, course scheduling, personnel processes, and required reporting, with support from departmental staff;
• Work with UNCG Career Services and the Bryan School’s Office of External Affairs to encourage the Department’s undergraduate and graduate students to participate in personal and professional development activities and opportunities that position them for success in their search for internships, full-time positions, and/or graduate education;
• Build a strong working relationship with the Department’s advisory board to enhance further support for the Department’s programs and, where appropriate, develop connections with industry and community leaders;
• Function as the Department communications liaison in an effective, transparent, and timely manner to and from the Dean’s office, and other departments and units;
• Function as the chief Department representative and spokesperson in all forums.
• As appropriate, expand the Department’s participation in Bryan School Executive Education program; and
• As appropriate, assist the Dean and development officers in identifying and cultivating fundraising prospects.

To be considered for the position, applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in economics or a closely related field;
• A record of high-quality scholarship in economic research, including publications in leading academic journals; and
• Evidence of effective leadership in areas that may include, but are not limited to, curricular design, strategic planning, sponsored research, and mobilization of faculty, staff, and students around a common vision.

For more information or to apply, please visit https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/36462.

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