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
Academic leadership and administration
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and extension program oversight
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach

Job Summary

  • The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.
  • The position emphasizes fostering a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness with expanded experiential learning opportunities.
  • The role includes cultivating strong relationships with industries, community partners, and public agencies to promote applied research, workforce development, and public engagement.

Matching Summary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic leadership and administration
  • Budget management and fiscal accountability
  • Research and extension program oversight
  • Student success and experiential learning
  • Faculty recruitment and mentorship
  • Compliance and accreditation management

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • Strategic communication and media engagement
  • Collaborative and servant leadership style
  • Partnership cultivation with external stakeholders
  • Technological proficiency in instructional delivery

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven strategic and innovative leadership
  • Commitment to land-grant mission
  • Preferred five years academic administration experience

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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