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This is the final reposting of the following job opening announcement.
Note that the deadline for applications and nominations is Feb. 8, 1993.




                        POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                           DEPARTMENT HEAD

                  Department of Finance and Economics
                    College of Business and Industry
                      Mississippi State University

POSITION: Nominations and applications are being sought for the
position of Department Head for the Department of Finance and
Economics at Mississippi State University. The position is based
on a twelve-month contract with a starting date of July 1, 1993.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in 
an appropriate field and an established, sustained record of teaching, 
research, and service which will qualify the individual for the rank 
of Professor in the department. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred qualifications include
demonstrated teaching excellence at the baccalaureate, masters, and
doctoral levels; an appreciation for and achievement in scholarly
research and publications; and a proven record of service, including
fund raising and the development of external grants and contracts,
consulting, and seminars. Administrative and leadership experience, 
the ability to articulate goals and implement strategies, and 
excellent communication skills are also desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department Head is expected to provide the
academic and administrative leadership necessary to sustain and
improve a dynamic and respected academic unit consistent with the
mission of a land grant institution.  The Department Head is also
expected to work effectively with students, faculty, and admin-
istrators throughout the College and University and with the business
community; recruit, develop, and retain faculty; and handle budgeting,
fund raising, curriculum and program development issues. The
Department Head has some limited teaching responsibilities, reports 
to the Dean, and serves on the College Executive Council with the
purpose of providing input regarding the overall administrative
operations of the College.

SALARY: The salary will be AACSB competitive.

UNIVERSITY AND DEPARTMENT: Mississippi State University enrolls
approximately 13,800 students. The College of Business and Industry
is AACSB accredited and has about 2,600 undergraduate majors, 200
masters students, and 70 doctoral students. The Department of
Finance and Economics consists of 20 faculty and offers undergraduate
majors in banking and finance, economics, insurance, and real estate.
The faculty participate in the MBA program and the doctoral major and
minor programs in both economics and finance.

APPLICATIONS: Screening will begin February 8, 1993. Applications
and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete
applications must include a letter of interest, a detailed resume, and 
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.  Send
nominations and applications to: Dr. Danny R. Arnold, Chair; Finance
& Economics Department Head Search Committee; College of Business
and Industry; Drawer 5288; Mississippi State University; Mississippi
State, MS  39762; Telephone: (601) 325-1889; FAX (601) 325-2410.

Additional information concerning this position can be requested 
via e-mail by contacting Dr. Paul W. Grimes, Search Committee Member,
at pwg1@Ra.MsState.edu

Mississippi State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer.



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Paul W. Grimes, Ph.D.			Voice:    (601)325-1987
Associate Professor of Economics	FAX:      (601)325-2410
College of Business & Industry		Internet: pwg1@Ra.MsState.Edu
Mississippi State University 		Bitnet:   pwg1@MsState.Bitnet