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University of Arkansas - Sam M. Walton College of Business · 1 day ago

Chair of the Department of Finance - 12 Month

Fayetteville, AR

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 Finance Department Chair holds the Helen R. Walton Endowed Chair of Finance and is responsible for leading the Department to regional and national prominence in the field of financial education.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, administrative, and collaborative skills, working effectively with faculty members of all ranks

Candidates should possess the skill and interest to engage external constituents and industry partners

The Finance Department is distinctly positioned to engage with high-profile corporate employers, influential investment banking firms, and prominent alumni

The College emphasizes the presence of engaged and mission-minded leaders, including communicating 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

A key element of the Walton College leadership environment is collaborative engagement with the Dean’s Office and other Department Chairs

As part of the College’s Executive Committee, the Department Chair plays a crucial role in shaping and implementing both the Department’s and College’s strategic direction

By virtue of their own research and teaching accomplishments, the Department Chair is also positioned to lead the department in attracting, developing, and evaluating faculty and staff to advance the Department’s research, teaching, and outreach missions

The Department Chair drives faculty attention to undergraduate curriculum innovation and rigor, advances graduate program effectiveness, serves as a role model for faculty and staff by maintaining a positive attitude and fostering productive and collegial relationships within the department and with other administrators

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

The 12-month position entails a 60% administrative role

It is structured as a renewable 5-year term, offering a competitive compensation package

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is essential

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualification

Ph.D. in FinanceTenured Associate ProfessorResearch publication recordEngagement with industryFundraising experienceCurriculum innovationLeadership skillsContinuous 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

Proof of Veteran Status