Department Head, Business

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and families

Retirement programs

Job summary

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith seeks a qualified faculty member to join the College of Business and Industry. This role involves managing faculty, coordinating curriculum development, and providing instruction in undergraduate business courses. The position requires strong leadership, a commitment to teaching excellence, and an active research agenda. The minimum salary is $140,000, with benefits including health insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and work with diverse groups.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching using technology.
• Active applied research agenda required.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and faculty management.
• Provide classroom instruction and career advising.
• Engage with the business community for program improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Teaching Excellence

Education

Relevant Doctorate Degree

Job description

Job Overview

This 12‑month faculty and administration position is located in the College of Business and Industry at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. The role includes leading and managing faculty, coordinating curriculum development and accreditation, teaching undergraduate business courses, maintaining an active research agenda, and engaging the business community. The position reports directly to the dean of the college.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of curriculum.
• Lead faculty in proposing innovative and relevant changes to the curriculum.
• Provide classroom instruction and career advising.
• Coordinate recruiting, hiring, and retention of qualified faculty and staff.
• Complete annual faculty evaluations.
• Manage departmental meetings, course scheduling, faculty workload adjustments, and textbook adoption approvals.
• Manage departmental budget, faculty travel, purchases of departmental materials, and other expenses.
• Assess and monitor departmental classroom and technology needs.
• Work collaboratively with the academic advising team to assess and monitor student progression and completion.
• Maintain scholarly activity sufficient for faculty appointment.
• Engage with advisory boards.

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage program assessment and accreditation activities.
• Participate in and support departmental fundraising efforts as needed.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and yield activities.
• Participate in service at the department, college, university, community, and/or professional levels as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in all faculty and administrative meetings, student research symposiums, commencement ceremonies, and other required events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively lead and work with a diverse body of students, faculty, and staff.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, including the utilization of technology.
• Maintenance of an active applied research agenda.
• Willingness to engage with external stakeholders.
• Well‑developed communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.

Background Check Requirements

Criminal Background Check and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) Check.

Salary Information

Minimum salary of $140,000. Final salary and faculty rank will be commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of salary.

Physical Demands

Work performed primarily in an office/classroom setting with occasional travel. Requires walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods; visual demands include close detailed vision for computer use; occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Routine schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.