Department Chair - Management Department

Position Summary
Oregon Institute of Technology the premier public polytechnic university in the Pacific Northwest and the Business & Technology Department (Management) invite applications for the position of Department Chair which is a full-time tenure-track position to start August 2025. Oregon Tech is a growing university with multiple locations including a rural campus in Klamath Falls an urban campus in Portland-Metro and a strong online presence each offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Oregon Tech prides itself on delivering a high-quality hands-on educational experience in a collaborative learning environment distinguished by low student-to-faculty ratios and is consistently ranked among the top public regional colleges in the Western United States by US News & World Report. Oregon Tech offers a diverse portfolio of innovative and rigorous degree programs. The Management Department is at an exciting time with many opportunities for growth new programs and increased research activity. The Management Chair as departmental leader and champion is a faculty member within the Management Department who acts as supervisor of the department and as liaison between the Management Department and the college and university administration. The new chair will lead collaborative initiatives in program development enrollment growth and funded research while also working the Dean of ETM to achieve the strategic goals and vision for the department and college. The Management Department at Oregon Tech is currently comprised of thirteen faculty members serving a student body of 400 students. The department offers eight degree programs across three locations including online. The duties and responsibilities of the Management Chair include the following: Execute the strategic mission and vision of the department which seeks to recruit a diverse student body elevate student success through increasing student retention and graduation enhance departmental revenue and opportunities through successful partnerships contain costs effectively and build the brand recognition of the department college and university. Lead departmental growth with respect to students faculty programs resources and academic quality. Ensure that clear consistent course goals and objectives are established by the department for all campuses; that department programs are designed to achieve these ends; and those goals objectives and programs are periodically evaluated so that they are suited to the needs of students. Encourage and mentor faculty to engage students in research and other experiential learning activities. Manage the departments staffing and financial resources in consultation with the Dean Institutional Research and the Academic Affairs. Advocate for departmental needs with university administration. Give thoughtful review and comments to department faculty in areas which encourage pedagogical improvement applied research and service during annual faculty planning and evaluations promotion and tenure review sabbatical leave applications and other internally funded activities. Monitor and support student recruitment enrollment and retention efforts within departmental programs and service courses in collaboration with Institutional Research and Strategic Enrollment Management. Work closely with the Dean and the Advancement Office on activities that involve or have the potential to involve fundraising activities. Develop and expand ties and relationships with appropriate partners (including industry Office for Sponsored Projects & Grants Administration and community organizations) in order to increase opportunities for faculty professional development student professional experiences and employment opportunities and equipment donations. Teach courses in the chairs discipline as time permits. Other duties may be assigned by the Dean based on strategic priorities of the college and university. The Department Chair will be based in Klamath Falls with an expectation of quarterly travel to the Portland-Metro campus in Wilsonville. Oregon Techs Management Department is committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience : Evidence of prior teaching in higher education and 3 years of relevant industry experience. Experience in construction management. Research : History of a current applicable research program through applied or empirical research. Experience of writing and securing external grant proposals.