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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 2 months ago

Chair of the Department of Finance - 12 Month

Fayetteville

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The University of Arkansas's Sam M. Walton College of Business is currently seeking applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Finance. The Chair will lead the Department to regional and national prominence in financial education, demonstrating strong leadership and engaging with faculty and external partners.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrate strong leadership, administrative, and collaborative skills, working effectively with faculty members of all ranks

Engage external constituents and industry partners

Communicate regularly with faculty and staff, maintaining regular on-campus presence, fostering a team-oriented environment, and aligning the mission and goals of the department with the Walton College goals

Collaborate with the Dean’s Office and other Department Chairs

Shape and implement both the Department’s and College’s strategic direction

Lead the department in attracting, developing, and evaluating faculty and staff to advance the Department’s research, teaching, and outreach missions

Drive faculty attention to undergraduate curriculum innovation and rigor, advance graduate program effectiveness, and serve as a role model for faculty and staff

Maintain a positive attitude and foster productive and collegial relationships within the department and with other administrators

Be accessible to students and faculty during normal university hours, including summer, except when representing the department, college, or university in off-campus activities

Qualification

Ph.D. in FinanceTenured Associate ProfessorResearch publication recordDepartment chair experienceFundraising experienceCollegialityDesire to collaborateCommitment to improvementCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Ph.D. in Finance or a closely related field conferred by the start of employment

Associate Professor rank or higher with tenure at an AACSB accredited business school or college

An established research record of publishing in leading peer-reviewed journals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated collegiality and teamwork

Demonstrated desire to engage and collaborate with executive leadership of the College

Preferred

A research and teaching record suitable for tenure at the full professor level

Prior experience as department chair (or equivalent) that shows an ability to perform all administrative, budgetary, curricular and engagement activities of the department

A proven record of securing external funds through fundraising, industry sponsored research, or grants

Evidence of developing innovative initiatives in academic programs, outreach and/or administration

Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and their families

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

A choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879