Department Head, School of Entrepreneurship

About the Opportunity
Oklahoma State University’s School of Entrepreneurship in the Spears School of Business invites applications for the leadership role of Department Head. This is a unique chance to join a respected business school that offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. We seek an individual who can lead, inspire, and help us grow our national and international reputation for teaching and research in business administration and entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership that strengthens a collaborative, respectful team culture.
• Work closely with the Dean to advance the Spears School of Business’s strategic plan and support ongoing accreditation with AACSB.
• Oversee all departmental operations, including budget management, expanding resources, and supervising staff and faculty.
• Mentor faculty members to support their professional growth and development.
• Drive research excellence in entrepreneurship and support faculty research goals.
• Lead efforts to further build the School’s national and global reputation in entrepreneurship education and business faculty excellence.
• Recruit talented students for our undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs.
• Represent the department in alumni, industry, and community activities, supporting student placement and university partnerships.
• Collaborate with advisory boards and work with other departments to enhance academic programs and student success.
• Maintain scholarly academic status and pursue ongoing professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in entrepreneurship, management, or a related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (or equivalent).
• Strong record in research, teaching, and professional service, ideally with experience as a tenured full professor in business administration or entrepreneurship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with planning, program development, evaluation, and external relations.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a culture of openness, collaboration, and respect.

Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Process
Interested candidates should apply online at jobs.okstate.edu by searching for position number AF7861. Please upload a letter describing your fit for the position, your resume or CV, and a list of three references.
For questions about the position, contact Dr. Kincy Madison at kincy.madison@okstate.edu.

Important Note
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Background Checks
Oklahoma State University conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates to ensure a safe and compliant environment. Offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required checks, which may include criminal, education, and financial history.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and do not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.