Collaboration with faculty and executive leadership
Engagement with external constituents and industry partners
The University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks a Chair of the Department of Finance to lead the largest degree program in the College with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs
Job Summary
The University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks a Chair of the Department of Finance to lead the largest degree program in the College with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs.
The position is a 12-month, 60% administrative role structured as a renewable 5-year term with a competitive compensation package and emphasizes collaborative leadership within the College’s Executive Committee.
The University offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and retirement program contributions.
Matching Summary
The University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks a Chair of the Department of Finance to lead the largest degree program in the College with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Leadership and administrative skills
Collaboration with faculty and executive leadership
Engagement with external constituents and industry partners
Curriculum innovation and graduate program advancement
Regular on-campus presence and accessibility
Strategic direction implementation
Faculty development and evaluation
Nice-to-have
Fundraising and external funding acquisition
Experience with academic program innovation
Commitment to continuous improvement
Positive and collegial working relationships
Experience with industry collaborations and student experiential learning
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Finance or related field
Associate Professor rank or higher with tenure
Established research record in peer-reviewed journals
Excellent communication skills
Prior department chair or equivalent experience preferred
Proven external funding record preferred
Ability to work in the United States
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States