Department Head, Business

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith seeks a Chair for the College of Business and Industry. This 12-month position is both faculty and administrative, involving leadership of business faculty, class teaching, and research activities. Responsibilities include coordinating curriculum development, overseeing faculty and staff management, and effective engagement with the community. A Ph.D. in a relevant field and four years of teaching or business experience are required. The position offers a minimum salary of $140,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a business discipline from an accredited institution required.
• Four years of teaching or business experience required.
• Preferred: Record of professional accomplishments that meet associate professor or professor qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage faculty in business courses.
• Coordinate scheduling and assess academic programs.
• Engage with advisory boards and the business community.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Organization skills

Teamwork

Applied research agenda

Education

Ph.D. in a business discipline

Job description

Position Type

Chair

Job Type

Regular

Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Summary of Job Duties

This 12-month position is both faculty and administrative. Administrative responsibilities include leading and managing full‑time and part‑time business and organizational leadership faculty, facilitating class scheduling, coordinating assessment and accreditation of programs, and engaging with advisory boards and the business community. Faculty responsibilities include teaching 15 hours of undergraduate business courses annually, maintaining an active research agenda, and sustaining interaction with the business profession. Other duties include collaboration with departments across the university, assessment/evaluation of instruction, career advisement, recruitment, and retention activities, and participation in college and university committees. The position reports to the dean of the College of Business and Industry.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Work Experience

Ph.D. in a business discipline currently represented in the college from an accredited institution and four years of teaching or business experience.

Preferred Education and/or Work Experience

Record of professional accomplishments and scholarship that meets the qualifications for appointment to the rank of associate professor or professor; leadership experience; knowledge of AACSB accreditation; experience in developing and implementing new curriculum; experience with student recruitment and/or advising.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and assess 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 academic advising team in assessing and monitoring 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 Symposium, commencement ceremonies, and other meetings/events as required.

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.

Additional Information

Working relationships with students, faculty, administration, staff, and external stakeholders.

List of employees supervised: Business and organizational leadership faculty and staff.

Special job dimensions: Work performed primarily in an office/classroom setting. Occasional travel and extended hours required. The employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into computer. Required abilities include walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods. Visual demands include close, relatively detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. Employee regularly talks and hears. Employee occasionally lifts items up to 10 pounds. Routine work schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional overtime and travel required.

Background Check Requirements

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

Salary Information

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

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

• (None provided)

Recruitment Contact Information

HR: 479‑788‑7080

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check
Sex offender registry check
Financial history background check
Drug screening

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities 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. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be submitted to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.