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Posting Details
Position Details
Position Type
Tenure Track
Working Title
Department Chair, Business Management
Classification Title
Professor
College/Division
College of Engr, Tech & Mgmt (ETM)
Department
Management
Hiring Unit
Work Location
Klamath Falls
Appointment FTE (%)
1.00
Position Terms/Mo
10
Full/Part time
Full Time
Annual Salary
Position Summary
Department Summary
Bridging technology and enterprise, the Business Management Department develops leaders who think strategically, act ethically, and innovate in an increasingly digital economy. Grounded in Oregon
Tech's polytechnic mission, the department delivers industry-aligned, hands-on education that integrates business fundamentals,
technology, and experiential learning. Faculty bring strong academic credentials and industry experience, fostering close mentorship and
practical engagement that prepare students for leadership roles across sectors.
The department currently comprises 11 full-time faculty and serves more than 200 students across Klamath Falls, the Portland-Metro campus, and online programs. Business Management plays a central
role in workforce development, entrepreneurship, and regional engagement - connecting students to industry, community partners, and applied learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Programs Offered:
• B.S. in Business Management
• B.S. in Construction Management
• B.S. in Health Informatics
• B.S. in Technology Management
• B.S. in Health Care Management
• B.S. in Marketing
• B.S. in Operations Management
For additional information regarding the Department, please visit: https://www.oit.edu/academics/engineering-technology-management/management
Position Summary
Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), the state's only public polytechnic university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair, Business Management within the College of Engineering, Technology and Management (ETM). This role offers a compelling opportunity to lead a high-impact academic department at a moment of strategic possibility and institutional evolution.
As Oregon's only public polytechnic university, Oregon Tech is nationally recognized for its applied, hands-on approach to education - preparing graduates who are not only career-ready but positioned to lead within their professions. The Business Management Department sits at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation, making it central to the university's mission and future growth.
The Department serves a substantial and professionally focused student population across Klamath Falls and the Portland-Metro campuses, as well as online. Students are highly intentional in their educational pursuits, drawn to Oregon Tech for its seriousness of purpose, close faculty engagement, and practical orientation. Faculty-student relationships are a defining strength of the department and frequently endure long after graduation, reflecting a culture of mentorship, accountability, and mutual respect. Industry engagement is deeply embedded in the educational model, with experiential learning, applied projects, and professional preparation serving as cornerstones of the curriculum.
At the same time, there is an opportunity for the department to elevate its visibility, voice, and influence within the institution and beyond. While Business Management is housed within the College of Engineering, Technology & Management, there is growing recognition that business and management education at Oregon Tech has reached a level of maturity, scale, and strategic importance that warrants stronger advocacy and clearer identity. The next Chair will play a pivotal role in articulating that identity, serving as a champion for the department in institutional decision-making, and helping to shape its long-term academic direction.
Recent organizational changes - including the transition of IT and Cybersecurity programs into their own department - is allowing the Business Management Department to redefine its focus and future. Faculty and academic leadership see opportunity to sharpen the department's mission around innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while continuing to deliver rigorous, applied business education infused with technology. Initiatives such as the development of an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub, along with continued strengthening of IACBE-aligned assessment and accreditation practices, signal a department poised for thoughtful growth and renewed momentum.
The Chair will inherit a department with strong foundations: committed faculty with significant industry experience, motivated students, established programs across multiple modalities, and meaningful connections to regional and statewide partners. The opportunity ahead lies in moving from strength to distinction - by recruiting and retaining high-quality faculty, strengthening and expanding industry partnerships, enhancing enrollment and student success, and advancing applied scholarship that reflects Oregon Tech's polytechnic mission.
Importantly, this role calls for a leader who can thoughtfully balance excellence in teaching with leadership in scholarship and research as defined within a polytechnic context. Oregon Tech values scholarly activity that is applied, industry-engaged, pedagogically grounded, and responsive to workforce and societal needs. The successful Chair will support faculty in advancing a broad and inclusive view of scholarship - encompassing publications, conference presentations, applied research, professional practice, and industry-supported projects - while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accreditation integrity, and academic rigor.
Ultimately, the Department Chair of Business Management is not simply an administrative appointment, but a stewardship role. It offers the chance to advocate for faculty and students, to build bridges across disciplines and with industry, and to help shape the future of business and management education within a distinctive polytechnic university. For a leader who values applied learning, entrepreneurial thinking, collaborative governance, and meaningful institutional impact, this represents an exceptional opportunity.
To view the full position prospectus, link here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:fd111ca6-20c5-447c-806c-657d215b5b1f
Equity & Inclusion
Oregon Tech strongly recognizes and believes that a diverse and inclusive academic environment fosters mutual understanding, interpersonal and individual respect, cultural awareness, harmony, and creativity, while providing necessary role models for all students. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive university requires that no person experience discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression or any other protected personal characteristic. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who actively demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Requirements

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in a Business, Management, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline.
• Academic record and professional experience sufficient for appointment at the rank of Full Professor.
• Prior experience in academic leadership, program coordination, or administrative management in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education and relevant industry experience.
• Experience leading accreditation and assessment processes (IACBE preferred).
• Demonstrated success in curriculim development, program growth, and faculty mentoring.
• History of applied or empirical research, scholarly publication, or professional engagement.
• Experience developing external partnerships, sponsored projects, or industry-supported initiatives.

Application Information
Recruitment Type
External
Application Screening Begins
02/19/2026
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
LeadExec is partnering with Oregon Institute of Technology in this national search. For inquiries, nominations, applications, and confidential conversations, please contact:
Lisa J. Marks, Founder & CEO
Leyla Kayi, Senior Search Consultant
413.335.6936
chair-business@leadexec.com
This position is open until filled but only applications received by Thursday, February 19, 2026, can be assured full consideration. Applications should include a detailed letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae/resume.
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Background/Pre-Employment Check
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.
Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.