Department Head, Engineering

Job description

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Type of Position:

Chair

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is a dynamic, mid-sized public university that’s redefining higher education.

We’re on a mission to provide transformative, hands-on learning experiences for students of all backgrounds and aspirations.

Our multi-faceted approach to education offers a wealth of opportunities, with over 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.

We’re committed to building a diverse community that mirrors Arkansas’s rich tapestry, reflecting our dedication to serving the state’s varied population while enhancing the quality of our institution.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.
 

Fort Smith, Arkansas

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Thank you for your interest in joining our university.

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Department:

College of Business and Industry

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

This 12-month position is both faculty and administration.

Administrative responsibilities include leading and managing full-time and part-time engineering and industry faculty, developing and implementing new courses in advanced manufacturing engineering, facilitating class scheduling, coordinating assessment and accreditation of programs, and engaging with advisory boards and the manufacturing community.

Faculty responsibilities include teaching 15 hours of undergraduate engineering courses annually, maintaining an active research agenda, and sustaining interaction with the engineering profession.

Other duties will 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 Engineering from an accredited institution and four years of teaching or industry 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, professional experience as an engineer in an advanced manufacturing setting; 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.

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 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

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee program assessment and accreditation activities.

Participate in and support departmental and college grant writing efforts.

Support student recruitment, retention, and yield activities.

Participate in service at the department, college, university, community, and professional levels.

Attend and participate in all faculty and administrative meetings, Student Research Symposium, commencement ceremonies, and other meetings/events as required.

Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership to subordinates.

Requires consistent on-time attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, the following competencies are required for the essential functions of this position:

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: Student, Faculty, Administration, Staff, and External Stakeholders

List Employees Supervised: Engineering and industry faculty and staff

Special Job Dimensions: Work performed primarily in an office/classroom setting.

Occasional travel and extended hours required.

While performing the duties of this job, 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, 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional overtime and travel required.

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

Salary Information:

Minimum salary of $125,000.

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:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

HR
479-788-7080

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check

This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, sex offender registry check, financial history background check, and/or drug screening.

A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, 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.

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

Constant Physical Activity:

Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Hearing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Required Skill Profession

Other Management Occupations