Dean Of The School Of Agriculture, Fisheries, And Human Sciences And Director Of 1890 Research And Extension

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
1890 land-grant hbcu mission
Visionary servant-oriented leadership
Interdisciplinary teaching and research
The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach

Job Summary

  • The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.
  • The successful candidate will champion a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness, while expanding high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
  • The role requires strong fiscal management skills, proven success as a strategic and innovative leader, and a deep understanding and appreciation of the land-grant mission, which includes teaching, research, and Extension.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1890 Land-Grant HBCU mission
  • visionary servant-oriented leadership
  • interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • budgetary management and fiscal accountability
  • student success and experiential learning
  • strategic academic oversight

Nice-to-have

  • champion innovation and impact
  • foster a high-performance academic environment
  • cultivate strong relationships
  • elevate visibility across Arkansas

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in a related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Tenured appointment at the rank of Professor
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven success as a strategic and innovative leader
  • Commitment to shared governance
  • Deep understanding of land-grant mission

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