Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Base: minimum $175,000 commensurate with experienc...
Onsite (monday through friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
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 to provide leadership in academic and administrative functions, including strategic planning, program compliance, and faculty management. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and experience in higher education administration, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job Summary

  • The Dean provides leadership 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 accreditation guidelines.
  • Benefits include health insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent, and 12 official holidays.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry to provide leadership in academic and administrative functions, including strategic planning, program compliance, and faculty management. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and experience in higher education administration, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional scholarship and research
  • Experience securing major gifts and funding
  • Promoting growth of research and innovation
  • Supporting high impact teaching practices
  • Leading department leadership mentoring

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from regionally accredited institution
  • Minimum five years administrative supervising experience
  • 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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