Chair Of The Department Of Finance - 12 Month

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
Strong leadership and administrative skills
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 a department 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 a department with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs.
  • The position offers a competitive compensation package, a renewable 5-year term, and a 60% administrative role within a 12-month appointment.
  • The University provides a vibrant work environment with comprehensive benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

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 robust graduate 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

  • Strong leadership and administrative skills
  • Collaboration with faculty and executive leadership
  • Engagement with external constituents and industry partners
  • Regular on-campus presence and accessibility
  • Experience in academic program innovation
  • Faculty development and evaluation

Nice-to-have

  • Fundraising and grant acquisition experience
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
  • Experience with budgetary and curricular management
  • Team-oriented and collegial work environment
  • Engagement with high-profile corporate employers

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Finance or related field
  • Associate Professor rank or higher with tenure
  • Established research record in peer-reviewed journals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior department chair or equivalent experience preferred
  • Ability to secure external funding preferred

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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