Dean and the Joel R. Stubblefield Endowed Business Chair
Dean and the
Joel R. Stubblefield Endowed Business Chair
College of Business and
Industry
AGB Search is pleased to assist the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith (UAFS) in the search for the Dean of the
College of Business and Industry. This position will also carry the title of the Joel R. Stubblefield Endowed Business Chair, which
comes with a discretionary fund to support the advancement and impact of the department鈥檚 academic programs, faculty and students. The
activities supported by this endowment can include research and scholarly work, student success initiatives, professional travel for
networking and collaboration, and organizing academic events such as seminars and conferences.
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UAFS is recognized for a transformational educational experience that rests upon a foundation of proven competencies, delivered by a faculty
whose scholarly activity focuses on instruction and application. The College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB), and also holds accreditation from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering ATMAE for its
technical and applied engineering programs.
The College鈥檚 concentration-based business curriculum is comprised of 13 professional
pathways including core, professional or public accounting, business economics, business interdisciplinary, corporate finance and
investments, consumer and digital marketing, human resources, general management, small enterprise management, and supply chain management.
Its signature engineering program, the Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, launched this fall and is the first of its
kind in the state. The university plans to seek ABET accreditation for this program. Additional 2+2 electrical and mechanical engineering
programs are completed entirely on the UAFS campus in partnership with the University of Arkansas.
The College also offers
certificate and associate programs in electrical engineering, electronics technology, mechanical engineering, and welding technology.
Additionally, the College directly contributes to the certificate and associate degree programs offered exclusively through the . Students enrolled in programs such as
network engineering and computer integrated machining comprise a significant number of students and credentials earned in the College.
The Dean will foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations within the College, across campus, and in the community. This
position provides the opportunity to set and execute the strategic direction for the College, ensuring program compliance with state and
national accreditation guidelines. Critical to success is a history of working with a dynamic and diverse team of university administrators,
faculty, staff, and key stakeholders to implement and advance the University鈥檚 academic and research goals, and other associated initiatives
and priorities. The position reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.
Candidates must possess an earned
terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the disciplines in the College, experience as a dean or associate dean or
a minimum five years of experience in a department head or related higher educational administrative position supervising faculty in
Business or Engineering, and experience with programmatic accreditation, including AACSB or ABET. The salary will be commensurate with
education and experience with a minimum of $175,000 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.
To apply for the position of Dean, College of Business and Industry, candidates are requested
to submit 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 three professional
references, including their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the
candidate.
For best consideration, all materials must be submitted by June 1, 2026, by uploading them 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 Dean, College of Business and Industry are encouraged.
Please direct them to UAFSDeanCBI@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed
below.
Concetta M. Stewart, PhD
Principal
Concetta.stewart@agbsearch.com
908.341.2178
Laura Woodworth-Ney,
PhD
Principal
laura.woodworth-ney@agbsearch.com
208.589.8896
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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