Base: commensurate with education + experience; bo...
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 the largest degree program in the college 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 the largest degree program in the college with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs.
The Chair holds the Helen R. Walton Endowed Chair of Finance and is responsible for advancing the department’s research, teaching, and outreach missions while fostering a collaborative and mission-aligned environment.
The position offers a competitive compensation package, a renewable 5-year term, and benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, 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 the largest degree program in the college with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs.
Salary
Base: Commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, retirement contributions
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Leadership and administrative skills
Collaboration with faculty and executive leadership
Engagement with external constituents and industry partners
Faculty recruitment and development
Curriculum innovation and graduate program advancement
Regular on-campus presence and accessibility
60% administrative role in a 12-month position
Nice-to-have
Fundraising and external funding experience
Experience with academic program innovation
Commitment to continuous improvement
Team-oriented and collegial environment
Engagement with high-profile corporate employers
Experience with alternative investments and AI in finance
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 administrative experience preferred
Record of securing external funds preferred
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States