Base: $125,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
On-site
Lead and manage engineering faculty
Teach undergraduate engineering courses
Maintain research agenda
The University of Arkansas Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for Engineering, a dual-role position involving both faculty and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Engineering, have at least four years of teaching or industry experience, and be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive educational environment
Job Summary
This 12-month position is both faculty and administration, leading and managing engineering faculty, teaching undergraduate courses, and maintaining a research agenda.
Administrative responsibilities include facilitating class scheduling, coordinating assessment and accreditation, and engaging with advisory boards and the manufacturing community.
Faculty responsibilities include teaching 15 hours of undergraduate engineering courses annually, maintaining an active research agenda, and sustaining interaction with the engineering profession.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
The University of Arkansas Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for Engineering, a dual-role position involving both faculty and administrative duties. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Engineering, have at least four years of teaching or industry experience, and be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Salary
Base: $125,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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 with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead and manage engineering faculty
Teach undergraduate engineering courses
Maintain research agenda
Engage with advisory boards
Coordinate assessment and accreditation
Nice-to-have
Collaborate with university departments
Foster a positive work atmosphere
Promote a healthy work-life balance
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Engineering
Four years of teaching or industry experience
Qualifications for associate professor or professor rank
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States