Department Head, Engineering

Position Summary

This 12‑month faculty and administrative Chair position is located in the College of Business and Industry at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith.

• Develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of 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 equipment, lab, and safety needs.
• Work collaboratively with the academic advising team in assessing and monitoring student progression and completion.
• Maintain scholarly activity and/or professional development sufficient for faculty appointment.
• Engage with advisory boards.

• 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.

Ph.D. in Engineering from an accredited institution and four years of teaching or industry experience.

Record of professional accomplishments and scholarship that meets the qualifications for appointment to the rank of associate professor or professor; leadership experience, professional experience as an engineer in an advanced manufacturing setting; experience in developing and implementing new curriculum; experience with student recruitment and/or advising.

• 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.

Minimum salary of $125,000. Final salary and faculty rank commensurate with education and experience.

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

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

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. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX may be sent 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.