Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Minimum $175,000 commensurate with experience; not...
Onsite
Terminal degree in business or engineering discipline
Minimum five years administrative experience supervising faculty
Experience with aacsb or abet programmatic accreditation
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for providing leadership in strategic planning, academic management, and faculty development. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree, significant administrative experience in higher education, and a strong background in programmatic accreditation. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment

Job Summary

  • The Dean provides leadership for strategic planning, enrollment management, and faculty recruitment within the College of Business & Industry.
  • This role requires fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and ensuring compliance with state and national accreditation guidelines.
  • The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for providing leadership in strategic planning, academic management, and faculty development. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree, significant administrative experience in higher education, and a strong background in programmatic accreditation. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a supportive work environment.

Salary

Minimum $175,000 commensurate with experience; Not specified; Benefits include health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, and 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Terminal degree in Business or Engineering discipline
  • Minimum five years administrative experience supervising faculty
  • Experience with AACSB or ABET programmatic accreditation
  • Proven budget management proficiency
  • Strong communication skills for external constituencies

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional scholarship meeting professor rank qualifications
  • Experience developing academic strategic plans
  • Track record of securing major gifts
  • Support for high impact teaching practices
  • History of promoting faculty research growth

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from regionally accredited institution
  • Five years experience as department head or similar administrative role
  • Experience with AACSB or ABET accreditation processes
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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