Dean, College Of Business & Industry

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Minimum $175,000; benefits: yes py
Onsite
Strategic and fiscal planning
Enrollment and curricular management
Faculty and staff recruitment
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for providing leadership in academic and administrative functions. The ideal candidate should possess a terminal degree, significant administrative experience in higher education, and a track record of promoting research and innovative teaching practices

Job Summary

  • The Dean of the College of Business & Industry provides leadership and advocacy for strategic and fiscal planning; enrollment and curricular management; student recruitment and retention; program review and accreditation; faculty and staff recruitment, professional development, evaluation, and retention; excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative activity, research, and professional application; and university and community relations.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with benefits including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.
  • The Dean will foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations within the College, across campus, and in the community, setting and executing the strategic direction for the College and ensuring program compliance with accreditation guidelines.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is seeking a Dean for the College of Business & Industry, responsible for providing leadership in academic and administrative functions. The ideal candidate should possess a terminal degree, significant administrative experience in higher education, and a track record of promoting research and innovative teaching practices.

Salary

Minimum $175,000; Benefits: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic and fiscal planning
  • enrollment and curricular management
  • faculty and staff recruitment
  • excellence in teaching, scholarship
  • university and community relations
  • foster interdisciplinary collaborations

Nice-to-have

  • transformative, hands-on learning
  • diverse community
  • healthy work-life balance
  • vibrant work environment

Key Requirements

  • Earned terminal degree
  • Dean or associate dean experience
  • Minimum five years administrative experience
  • Experience with programmatic accreditation (AACSB or ABET)

Work Rights

Not specified

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