Department Head, Computer Science

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Minimum $120,000; benefits: university contributio...
On-site
Academic program development
Faculty and staff management
Budget management
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for Computer Science, a full Professor position that entails leadership, administrative responsibilities, and teaching. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the department's offerings and enhancing student engagement in a vibrant academic community

Job Summary

  • The Department Head serves as the primary administrator and leader for the academic unit and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • Administrative duties include managing full-time and part-time faculty, academic program development and growth, program evaluation and assessment, and collaboration across the university and with industry leaders.
  • The position is appointed at the rank of full Professor and includes the Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair to advance innovation in data science education, research, and industry engagement.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for Computer Science, a full Professor position that entails leadership, administrative responsibilities, and teaching. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding the department's offerings and enhancing student engagement in a vibrant academic community.

Salary

Minimum $120,000; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • academic program development
  • faculty and staff management
  • budget management
  • curriculum creation
  • scholarly and research activities

Nice-to-have

  • fostering teamwork and collegiality
  • engaging with external stakeholders
  • advancing innovation in data science education

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline
  • at least three years of academic or professional leadership experience
  • scholarly record commensurate with full professor
  • experience with technology in the classroom and distance learning
  • commitment to first-generation and non-traditional learners

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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