Base: $120,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Academic leadership
Faculty management
Program development
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The University of Arkansas Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its Computer Science department, aimed at leading academic programs, faculty management, and engagement with industry. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, significant leadership experience, and a strong commitment to student success.
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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 benefits package includes 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.
Matching Summary
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The University of Arkansas Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its Computer Science department, aimed at leading academic programs, faculty management, and engagement with industry. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, significant leadership experience, and a strong commitment to student success.
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Salary
Base: $120,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, choice of retirement programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
academic leadership
faculty management
program development
curriculum creation
scholarly activities
technology in classroom
Nice-to-have
fostering teamwork and collegiality
engaging with external stakeholders
commitment to first-generation learners
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline
Three years of academic or professional leadership experience
Scholarly record commensurate with full professor
Experience with distance learning delivery
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States