Department Chair

Department Org 366000 - Physics, Astronomy and Engineering

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well‑being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference.

Participation in university‑wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job‑specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The University of Central Arkansas Department Chair is responsible leadership in the academic department, teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is tenured or tenure track (depending on elgibility) and a twelve‑month appointment.

The chair is responsible for program administration, budget and resource management, faculty and staff supervision, and strategic advancement of teaching and research excellence.

Knowledge, skills, and judgement as typically gained by being tenured and promoted at an accredited institution of higher education, taking on increased leadership over the time of those appointments.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow‑up.

• The formal education of a doctorate or terminal degree required.
• Record of teaching excellence and scholarly accomplishments appropriate for appointment with tenure as Professor or Associate Professor.
• Evidence of leadership gained through programmatic development, grant funding, engagement with professional organizations, leadership roles in important committees, or past administrative experience.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining extramural support through grants and/or fundraising.

Experience in programmatic development. Experience in ABET accreditation. Experience working with State Agencies. Experience in Workforce Development. Industrial and/or entrepreneurial experience.

None required.

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full‑time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Desired start date 07/01/2026

Onsite

This position may be subject to a pre‑employment criminal, sex‑offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or…