The Chair provides academic and administrative leadership for the Department and is responsible for: providing strategic leadership for the Department’s academic programs and faculty; supporting faculty excellence in teaching, research, and service; overseeing faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and development in accordance with University policies and the applicable UNF–UFF Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); fostering a collegial and collaborative environment that supports shared governance and faculty participation in departmental decision-making; managing departmental staff and supporting effective Department operations; developing course schedules and coordinating faculty teaching assignments; overseeing departmental budgets and other resources; supporting enrollment, retention, graduation, and student success; advancing undergraduate and graduate programs and identifying opportunities for innovation and strategic growth; supporting AACSB accreditation and continuous-improvement processes, including requirements associated with accounting accreditation; strengthening relationships with alumni, advisory councils, employers, professional organizations, and other external partners; supporting student organizations, professional chapters, career events, internships, and experiential learning opportunities; collaborating with College leadership on fundraising, development, community engagement, and strategic initiatives; and. Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate: successful academic administrative or leadership experience; experience working effectively within a shared-governance and collective-bargaining environment; experience with AACSB accreditation and continuous improvement processes; experience developing, leading, or supporting undergraduate and graduate programs; experience with faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and development; experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation; a record of building productive relationships with industry, alumni, advisory boards, and professional organizations; and.