Department Head, Business

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Base: minimum $140,000; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Not specified
Ph.d. in a business discipline
Four years of teaching or business experience
Lead full-time and part-time faculty
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry, responsible for both administrative leadership and faculty duties. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a business discipline and have significant teaching or business experience, with a commitment to promoting student success and managing faculty

Job Summary

  • This 12-month position combines administrative leadership of faculty with teaching 15 hours of undergraduate business courses annually.
  • The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith offers a benefits package including tuition waivers, health insurance, and retirement contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the departmental budget, coordinating recruitment efforts, and maintaining an active research agenda.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is seeking a Department Head for its College of Business and Industry, responsible for both administrative leadership and faculty duties. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a business discipline and have significant teaching or business experience, with a commitment to promoting student success and managing faculty.

Salary

Base: Minimum $140,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, retirement contributions 5-10%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in a business discipline
  • Four years of teaching or business experience
  • Lead full-time and part-time faculty
  • Manage departmental budget and expenses
  • Coordinate course scheduling and assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Record of professional accomplishments and scholarship
  • Knowledge of AACSB accreditation standards
  • Experience developing new curriculum
  • Leadership experience in higher education
  • Engagement with external advisory boards

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in a business discipline from an accredited institution
  • Minimum four years of teaching or business 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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