Department Head, Computer Science

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
Minimum $120,000; benefits: yes py
On-site
Academic program development
Faculty and staff management
Fiscal year budget management
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its Computer Science department, who will also hold the Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair position. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, with extensive academic and leadership experience, and will be responsible for managing faculty, developing programs, and teaching

Job Summary

  • The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) seeks applications for the Department Head and Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair to be appointed at the rank of full Professor.
  • The Department Head serves as the primary administrator and leader for the academic unit and reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • 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

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its Computer Science department, who will also hold the Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair position. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, with extensive academic and leadership experience, and will be responsible for managing faculty, developing programs, and teaching.

Salary

Minimum $120,000; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • academic program development
  • faculty and staff management
  • fiscal year budget management
  • curriculum creation and scheduling
  • outreach and fundraising
  • scholarly and research activities

Nice-to-have

  • fosters teamwork and collegiality
  • positive work atmosphere
  • commitment to growth

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline
  • at least three years of academic or professional leadership experience
  • scholarly record commensurate with full professor
  • experience with technology in the classroom
  • commitment to first-generation and non-traditional learners
  • excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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