Department Head, Engineering

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: minimum $125,000; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Ph.d. in engineering required
Four years teaching or industry experience
Lead full-time and part-time faculty
This position combines administrative leadership with faculty responsibilities to guide the College of Business and Industry's engineering programs

Job Summary

  • This position combines administrative leadership with faculty responsibilities to guide the College of Business and Industry's engineering programs.
  • The role requires managing faculty hiring, course scheduling, budget oversight, and ensuring program accreditation while maintaining an active research agenda.
  • The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions, and 12 official holidays.

Matching Summary

This position combines administrative leadership with faculty responsibilities to guide the College of Business and Industry's engineering programs.

Salary

Base: Minimum $125,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, retirement contributions 5-10%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Engineering required
  • Four years teaching or industry experience
  • Lead full-time and part-time faculty
  • Manage departmental budget and scheduling
  • Teach 15 hours of undergraduate courses annually

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional accomplishments for associate professor rank
  • Experience in advanced manufacturing settings
  • Curriculum development and implementation experience
  • Student recruitment and advising background
  • Active applied research agenda maintenance

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Engineering from accredited institution
  • Minimum four years of teaching or industry experience
  • 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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