Department Head of Finance, Insurance and Business Law

Job Description

The Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech invites applications for the position of Head of the Department of Finance Insurance and Business Law. This full-time calendar-year appointment at the rank of tenured Professor presents an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing department shaping its future direction and driving its continued success. The role is based in Blacksburg VA with an expected start date of July 2026.

The Department of Finance Insurance and Business Law is dedicated to knowledge creation knowledge dissemination and faculty- and student-led projects that extend beyond the university to enhance finance theory and practice. Through its research teaching and outreach the department addresses complex challenges in financial markets corporate decision-making and public policyultimately contributing to stronger institutions improved financial practices and enhanced economic well-being.

As one of seven departments within the Pamplin College of Business the Department of Finance Insurance and Business Law plays a key role in advancing the colleges mission. The Department Head will join a collaborative and innovative leadership team working closely with the dean fellow department heads and other college leaders to further strengthen and elevate the reputation of the department the college and Virginia Tech as a whole. Pamplin is in the process of launching an innovative re-design of its curricular and co-curricular programs. The Department Head will provide leadership to ensure that the department is best positioned to execute this vision.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the Departments academic reputation research excellence and teaching quality in alignment with the colleges mission and strategic priorities. The position requires fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration while overseeing faculty development resource allocation and departmental operations. The Department Head will lead efforts to recruit and retain outstanding faculty enhance research productivity enrich the student experience and strengthen engagements with alumni and industry partners. The role also includes fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with other units within the college and across the university.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership
Develop and implement a strategic plan for the department that aligns with the goals of the college and university
Position the department as a leader in research excellence teaching innovation and industry/alumni engagement
Foster a collegial and collaborative culture among faculty staff and students
Ensure departmental initiatives support the colleges strategic goals and meet AACSB and other relevant accreditation standards

Faculty Development and Research
Recruit mentor and retain outstanding faculty across all academic ranks
Support faculty development and recognition fostering excellence in research teaching and service
Encourage and enable impactful scholarship including publications in top-tier journals
Promote interdisciplinary research collaborations and pursue external funding opportunities

Academic Programs and Curriculum
Lead curriculum development to ensure rigor innovation and relevance across undergraduate graduate and executive education programs
Advance teaching excellence and strengthen student learning outcomes
Support program growth through specialized tracks certificates and online offerings
Collaborate with other departments and centers to expand and enrich interdisciplinary programs

Resource Management
Manage the departments budget and allocate resources effectively to achieve department goals
Oversee teaching assignments course scheduling and program staffing
Collaborate with the deans office to secure resources and support faculty initiatives

Industry and Alumni Engagement
Strengthen relationships with industry leaders alumni and advisory boards to enhance the departments reputation and impact
Create opportunities for research collaboration and experiential learning for students with industry partners
Support fundraising and development initiatives to advance departmental priorities in partnership with the advancement team

Service and Outreach
Represent the department within the college university and broader academic community
Contribute to thought leadership to elevate the departments visibility and impact

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Finance or closely related discipline from an accredited institution
Eligibility for tenure at the rank of Professor with an outstanding academic record and national/international recognition
Demonstrated research excellence including publications in top-tier finance and finance-related journals
Proven record of professional engagement and leadership in relevant academic or professional organizations
Strong commitment to teaching excellence and curriculum innovation
Exceptional leadership organizational and communication skills
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
A clear and compelling vision for the departments future that aligns with college strategic initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience in academic administration including faculty staff and student mentoring strategic planning and effective budget management
Evidence of engagement with industry partners alumni and external stakeholders

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

commensurate with experience

Hours per week

N/A

Review Date

open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt 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 aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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