Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Minimum $175,000 commensurate with experience; not...
Onsite (day shift)
Terminal degree in business or engineering discipline
Minimum five years administrative experience supervising faculty
Experience with aacsb or abet programmatic accreditation
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith seeks a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for strategic leadership, faculty management, and program accreditation. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and substantial administrative experience in higher education, particularly in business or engineering disciplines

Job Summary

  • The Dean provides leadership and advocacy for strategic planning, enrollment management, and faculty development within the College of Business & Industry.
  • The position requires fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and ensuring compliance with state and national accreditation guidelines while reporting to the Provost.
  • Benefits include university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs ranging from 5 to 10 percent.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith seeks a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for strategic leadership, faculty management, and program accreditation. The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and substantial administrative experience in higher education, particularly in business or engineering disciplines.

Salary

Minimum $175,000 commensurate with experience; Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 5-10% retirement contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Terminal degree in Business or Engineering discipline
  • Minimum five years administrative experience supervising faculty
  • Experience with AACSB or ABET programmatic accreditation
  • Proven budget management proficiency
  • Strong communication skills for external constituencies

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional scholarship meeting professor rank qualifications
  • Experience developing and implementing academic strategic plans
  • Track record of securing major gifts and stewarding funding
  • Experience promoting research and creative activity among faculty
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion in recruitment

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree from regionally accredited institution
  • Five years experience as department head or similar administrative role
  • Experience with AACSB or ABET accreditation processes
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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