Chair Of The Department Of Finance - 12 Month

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Leadership and administrative skills
Faculty and staff development
Collaboration with executive leadership
The University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks a Chair of the Department of Finance to lead a department with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and strong 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 a department with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and strong graduate programs.
  • The position is a 12-month, 60% administrative role with a renewable 5-year term and offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits.
  • The Department Chair plays a crucial role in shaping strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and advancing research, teaching, and outreach missions.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks a Chair of the Department of Finance to lead a department with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and strong graduate programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership and administrative skills
  • Faculty and staff development
  • Collaboration with executive leadership
  • Undergraduate and graduate program oversight
  • Research and teaching excellence
  • Budgetary and curricular management

Nice-to-have

  • Fundraising and external engagement
  • Innovative academic initiatives
  • Team-oriented work environment
  • Experience with industry partnerships
  • Commitment to continuous improvement

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 experience preferred
  • Ability to secure external funding
  • Tenure eligibility at full professor level preferred

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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