Department Head, Business

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Minimum salary of $140,000; final salary commensur...
Not specified
Ph.d. in a business discipline
Four years of teaching or business experience
Lead full-time and part-time faculty
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry to lead faculty and manage academic programs. The role combines administrative and teaching responsibilities, requiring a Ph.D. in a business discipline and significant leadership and teaching experience

Job Summary

  • This 12-month position combines administrative leadership of business faculty with teaching 15 hours of undergraduate courses annually.
  • The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including tuition waivers and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.
  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a business discipline from an accredited institution and possess four years of relevant teaching or business experience.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry to lead faculty and manage academic programs. The role combines administrative and teaching responsibilities, requiring a Ph.D. in a business discipline and significant leadership and teaching experience.

Salary

Minimum salary of $140,000; Final salary commensurate with education and experience; Benefits include health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in a business discipline
  • Four years of teaching or business experience
  • Lead full-time and part-time faculty
  • Manage departmental budget and expenses
  • Coordinate program assessment and accreditation

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional accomplishments and scholarship
  • Knowledge of AACSB accreditation standards
  • Experience developing new curriculum
  • Leadership experience in higher education
  • Engagement with external advisory boards

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in a business discipline
  • Four years of teaching or business experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

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

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