Department Head, Business

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $140,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Onsite (monday through friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional overtime and travel required)
Lead faculty and staff
Teach undergraduate business courses
Maintain research agenda
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry. This leadership role combines administrative and faculty responsibilities, including managing faculty, teaching undergraduate courses, and engaging with the business community

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is committed to building a diverse community that mirrors Arkansas’s rich tapestry, reflecting our dedication to serving the state’s varied population while enhancing the quality of our institution.
  • Administrative responsibilities include leading and managing full-time and part-time business and organizational leadership faculty, facilitating class scheduling, coordinating assessment and accreditation of programs, and engaging with advisory boards and the business community.
  • 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 at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry. This leadership role combines administrative and faculty responsibilities, including managing faculty, teaching undergraduate courses, and engaging with the business community.

Salary

Base: $140,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • lead faculty and staff
  • teach undergraduate business courses
  • maintain research agenda
  • engage with advisory boards
  • manage departmental budget

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to excellence in teaching
  • willingness to engage with external stakeholders
  • foster teamwork and provide leadership

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in a business discipline
  • four years of teaching or business experience
  • qualifications for associate professor or professor rank
  • knowledge of AACSB accreditation
  • experience in developing new curriculum

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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