The University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks a Chair of the Department of Finance to lead a department 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 a department with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs.
The Chair position is a 12-month, 60% administrative role with a renewable 5-year term and offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits.
The department emphasizes research excellence, industry partnerships, experiential learning, and a collaborative leadership environment aligned with the College’s strategic goals.
Matching Summary
The University of Arkansas’s Sam M. Walton College of Business seeks a Chair of the Department of Finance to lead a department with over 2,100 undergraduate majors and robust graduate programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Leadership and administrative skills
Faculty and staff development
Undergraduate and graduate program management
Collaboration with executive leadership
Engagement with external industry partners
Strategic planning and implementation
Nice-to-have
Fundraising and grant acquisition
Innovative academic program development
Commitment to continuous improvement
Experience with alternative investments and AI
Team-oriented and collegial work environment
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Finance or related field
Associate Professor rank or higher with tenure
Established research record in peer-reviewed journals
Excellent communication skills
Prior department chair experience preferred
Ability to secure external funding
Tenure eligibility at full professor level preferred
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States