Department Head - Management and Entrepreneurship
The Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is seeking a highly experienced and well-qualified individual to head the Management and Entrepreneurship (M&E) Department. The department head leads and collaborates with the twelve full-time faculty and eight part-time adjuncts in the M&E Department and teaches in graduate and undergraduate programs in the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB). Faculty military experience is not a requirement at the Citadel, but the faculty do support and participate in the military-based experience of the College and BSB by wearing a military uniform in the classroom. The M&E Department’s Management major and Entrepreneurship minor were both launched in 2020. These programs have experienced rapid growth in demand for undergraduate and graduate courses. The Department offers classes for the Cadet-day (face to face) program, online College Transfer Program, and online MBA program. Departmental course offerings cover the fields of Traditional Management Theory, Organization Behavior, Human Resources Management/Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Business Law, Business Ethics, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics and Strategy (the capstone course). The Citadel’s commitment to developing principled leaders is emphasized throughout the curriculum.
The Citadel has been ranked the #1 Public College in the South, offering up to a master’s degree, for twelve consecutive years, and one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South by U.S. News and World Report. The innovative M&E academic programs are taught in Bastin Hall, a new building that opened in Spring 2021. The faculty are members of an established, collegial team dedicated to producing principled leaders in all walks of life, including some (not all) students who are commissioned into military service after graduating. The BSB is AACSB-accredited (the most recent reaccreditation review in 2025 was highly successful) and offers a traditional, military-based residential undergraduate program to South Carolina Corps of Cadets members in a military college setting. (Cadets and faculty wear uniforms and share aspects of the military training experience.) In addition, The Citadel offers two non-residential programs for other students: an online undergraduate degree completion program and an online MBA program.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. or D.B.A. from an AACSB-accredited or equivalent university in one or more of the M&E Department’s disciplines. The academic credentials of the successful candidate will document 10 years of highly rated management and entrepreneurship teaching experience in both traditional and online formats. He or she will have an active research record of publishing in highly respected and recognized management academic journals (ABDC and Cabell’s listed).
The candidate will have demonstrated significant service activities for academic, community, and professional institutions. Candidates should have a record of achievement (publications, teaching, and service) that warrants an appointment as a tenured Associate Professor or Full Professor at The Citadel. The 10-month appointment of the Department Head will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Citadel Department Head appointments are for a 5-year term (renewable).
The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to coordinate with other departments in the BSB, participate in and lead BSB committees and college-level committees, and make collaborative decisions. Candidates should have experience with student advising, degree program management, and demonstrate an ability to envision and clearly articulate evolving M&E course and program requirements and work with the college Registrar to help students make progress toward graduation.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications will include administrative experience in leading and directing a program or scholarly management department with recruitment, course planning & scheduling, faculty mentoring & evaluation, and community service.
Additional Comments: The Citadel
The initial screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (Search chair: Bob Riggle: riggler1@citadel.edu) The successful candidate is expected to begin at The Citadel in August of 2026. The successful candidate will have the option to live in campus housing if desired.
The Citadel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals based on age, color, race, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, national origin, genetic information, or veteran's status in its employment practices.
The Citadel has a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. We encourage applications from minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
Interested applicants must utilize the official online application website and upload supporting documents to include:
- Letter of interest addressing the qualifications listed above.
- A curriculum vita.
- Evidence documenting teaching effectiveness.
- Research - Publication Documents (3 PRJ articles - within the last 5 years)
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
To learn more about The Citadel, located in historic Charleston, SC, and the Baker School of Business, visit our website at http://www.citadel.edu/root/csb.
About The Citadel
The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and a heritage of excellence in education, emphasizing leadership development. It has been ranked for eleven consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 Public College in the South offering up to a master’s degree. It is also named as one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South.
The Citadel provides a unique residential undergraduate experience in a military-college setting. There are about 2,400 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. From the Corps of Cadets, one out of three graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors and 57 Minors. The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,200 students, including MBA students, attend programs in the nonresidential Citadel Graduate College.
With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River near downtown Charleston, you will be close to great restaurants and shopping.
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
- South Carolina State Employment
- Extensive Health Plans
- Tuition Exchange Program
- SC State Retirement Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Swain Family Boat Center
- Isle of Palms Beach Club
- Community Service Opportunities
- Read more about our benefits, on our HR website
