Department Head, Business

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: $140,000 minimum; bonus/equity: not specifie...
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Lead faculty and staff
Teach undergraduate business courses
Maintain research agenda
** The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry. This dual-role position involves both administrative and faculty responsibilities, focusing on curriculum management, faculty leadership, and student engagement. **

Job Summary

  • Administrative responsibilities include leading and managing faculty, facilitating class scheduling, coordinating assessment and accreditation of programs, and engaging with advisory boards and the business community.
  • Faculty responsibilities include teaching 15 hours of undergraduate business courses annually, maintaining an active research agenda, and sustaining interaction with the business profession.
  • 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: 75

** The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry. This dual-role position involves both administrative and faculty responsibilities, focusing on curriculum management, faculty leadership, and student engagement. **

Salary

Base: $140,000 minimum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • lead faculty and staff
  • teach undergraduate business courses
  • maintain research agenda
  • engage with advisory boards
  • manage departmental budget

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to diversity
  • foster teamwork and positive atmosphere
  • transformative learning experiences

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in a business discipline
  • four years of teaching or business experience
  • qualifications for associate professor or professor
  • leadership experience
  • knowledge of AACSB accreditation
  • experience developing new curriculum
  • experience with student recruitment/advising

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