Department Head of Computer Science and Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair
Department Head of Computer Science and
Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair
Fort
Smith, Arkansas
AGB Search is pleased to assist the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) in the search for the
Department Head and Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair in Computer Science. The selected individual will be
appointed at the rank of full Professor. As one of the Five Pillars of Excellence identified in the 2023鈥�28 UAFS Strategic Plan, Computer
and Data Science are primed for expansion at the University and across the Arkansas River Valley. The Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed
Chair is a distinguished faculty position established through philanthropic support to attract and retain an exceptional scholar and leader
in the field.
The Department Head serves as the primary administrator and leader for the academic unit, reporting to the Dean of the
College of Arts and Sciences. Responsibilities include managing faculty, academic program development, budget oversight, and fostering
strong industry and community engagement. The successful candidate will teach a 15-credit hour courseload during the 12-month contract year.
The position will start July 1, 2026.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited
institution and have at least three years of demonstrated leadership experience. A strong scholarly record commensurate with appointment as
a full professor, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to first-generation and non-traditional learners are required. The salary
will be commensurate with education and experience with a minimum of $120,000 plus benefits.
The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith
is a dynamic, mid-sized public university offering over 70 academic programs, including certificates, associate, bachelor鈥檚, and master鈥檚
degrees. Fort Smith, Arkansas鈥檚 third largest city, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty along the Arkansas River,
with a welcoming community and thriving downtown.
A complete Leadership Profile with additional information .
Nominations and Applications
AGB Search is pleased to assist the University of Arkansas at Fort
Smith with this leadership search.
Applications for the Department Head will be received and considered until the position is
filled. Applications must include the following:
- A letter of interest addressing the qualifications and
responsibilities identified in the profile; - Resume or curriculum vitae, and
- The contact information (email address and
phone number) for five professional references, including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be
contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.
To apply to the position, upload materials to the University of
Arkansas System Career Site . Please do not
submit materials to the AGB Search consultants.
Nominations and expressions of interest in the position of the Department Head and
Neal Pendergraft Leadership Endowed Chair are encouraged. Please direct them to UAFSCompScience@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below.
Concetta M. Stewart, PhD
Principal
AGB Search
Concetta.stewart@agbsearch.com
908.341.2178
Jerome A. 鈥淛erry鈥�
Gilbert, PhD
Executive Search Consultant
AGB Search
662.769.1021
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鈥檚 Title IX Coordinator and to the
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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