Chair Of The Department Of Finance - 12 Month

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Leadership and administrative skills
Faculty and staff development
Undergraduate and graduate program management
The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.
  • The Department Chair position is a 12-month, 60% administrative role with a renewable 5-year term and competitive compensation, responsible for leading the largest degree program in the Walton College of Business to regional and national prominence.
  • The Finance Department emphasizes experiential learning through industry collaborations, student-managed investment funds, and strong faculty research supported by a $20 million endowment.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leadership and administrative skills
  • Faculty and staff development
  • Undergraduate and graduate program management
  • Collaboration with executive leadership
  • Research and teaching excellence
  • Engagement with external constituents

Nice-to-have

  • Fundraising and grant acquisition
  • Innovative academic program development
  • 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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