Position Summary
The Department of Accounting and Information Systems in the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University is searching for an exceptional leader to guide one of the nation's most distinguished programs into its next chapter of excellence. We are seeking a visionary Department Chairperson to take the helm in August 2025, steering a dynamic community of scholars, educators, and future business leaders. Salary is competitive.
The Department of Accounting and Information Systems consistently ranks among the top programs in the nation. With programs recognized for their rigor and relevance, we prepare graduates to thrive in an ever-evolving global business environment. Our offerings include:
- Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, ranked among the Top 20 by U.S. News & World Report.
- Master’s Programs in Accounting, Accounting and Data Analytics, and Business Data Science & Analytics, designed to develop the next generation of data-driven business leaders.
- Ph.D. Programs in Accounting and Information Technology Management, cultivating scholars who advance knowledge at the intersection of technology and business.
We achieve our vision through dynamic collaborations among students, faculty, staff, and industry leaders. Our faculty are global thought leaders in areas such as Tax Audit, Managerial Decision Making, Information Systems and Analytics, and Corporate Governance.
The Department Chairperson at Michigan State University represents the department within the College, the University, and to external constituencies. The chairperson is part of the college's leadership team and is responsible for faculty and staff recruitment, development, and retention, resource attainment, financial management, and stakeholder relationship management. The chairperson manages a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, leading a department strong in scholarship, teaching capacity, and outreach.
The Chairperson will:
- Inspire a Culture of Excellence: Lead a department renowned for its scholarship, teaching, and outreach. The chairperson will inspire faculty and students to pursue bold ideas and innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Mentor Future Leaders: Play a pivotal role in mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students, fostering a culture of collaborative research and intellectual curiosity.
- Champion Diversity and Inclusion: Lead a diverse faculty and student body, ensuring that the department remains an inclusive and welcoming place for all.
- Strategic Leadership: As part of the college's leadership team, the chairperson will shape strategic initiatives that enhance the department’s impact, including faculty and staff recruitment, development, and retention, resource attainment, financial management, and stakeholder relationship management.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Accounting, Information Systems, or related
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must possess a Ph.D., preferably with emphasis in the areas of accounting or information systems and must have a professional record consistent with an appointment to full professor with tenure.
Desired Qualifications
Strong research record exemplified by publications in highly regarded journals, administrative experience in higher education.
Required Application Materials
CV and cover letter required
Special Instructions
None
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
HTTPS://BROAD.MSU.EDU/ACCOUNTING/
Department Statement
The Accounting and Information Systems Department is known for our outstanding faculty as well as our excellence in research and teaching. The AIS department is ranked 16th overall in research by the BYU research rankings. Our undergraduate, masters, and accounting doctoral programs are all ranked in the top 20 overall by the Public Accounting Report.
Named as one of the top 10 universities in the nation to work for, Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan, an attractive community appreciated for its high quality of life, excellent schools, and easy access to major Midwest population centers, along with boundless recreation and cultural opportunities. The Eli Broad College of Business, with over 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, consistently ranks among the top public business schools
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
