Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: minimum $175,000 commensurate with experienc...
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Terminal degree in business or engineering
Dean or associate dean experience required
Programmatic accreditation experience aacsb abet
** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for strategic leadership, faculty management, and community relations. The ideal candidate will possess an earned terminal degree, extensive leadership experience in higher education, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. **

Job Summary

  • The Dean provides leadership and advocacy for strategic planning, enrollment management, and faculty development within the College of Business & Industry.
  • The position requires a history of working with diverse teams to implement academic goals and ensure compliance with state and national accreditation guidelines.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs ranging from 5 to 10 percent of salary.

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** The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for strategic leadership, faculty management, and community relations. The ideal candidate will possess an earned terminal degree, extensive leadership experience in higher education, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. **

Salary

Base: Minimum $175,000 commensurate with experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health dental life disability insurance; tuition waivers; 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Terminal degree in Business or Engineering
  • Dean or Associate Dean experience required
  • Programmatic accreditation experience AACSB ABET
  • Budget management proficiency
  • Faculty recruitment and retention leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional scholarship for professor rank
  • Experience securing major gifts
  • Promoting research and creative activity
  • Supporting high impact teaching practices
  • Leading department leadership mentoring

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from regionally accredited institution
  • Minimum five years administrative experience supervising faculty
  • Experience with AACSB or ABET programmatic accreditation
  • Proof of legal authority to work in United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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