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 in land-grant institution
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Strategic program development and oversight
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch and a diverse student population

Job Summary

  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch and a diverse student population.
  • The Dean and Director role requires providing visionary, servant-oriented leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach while fostering a student-centered culture and expanding experiential learning opportunities.
  • This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing academic environment, strengthen research productivity, and cultivate strong external partnerships to advance the school’s mission locally, nationally, and globally.

Matching Summary

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch and a diverse student population.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic leadership in land-grant institution
  • Budget management and fiscal accountability
  • Strategic program development and oversight
  • Research and extension portfolio management
  • Student success and experiential learning focus
  • Faculty recruitment and mentorship
  • Compliance with accreditation standards

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • Collaborative engagement and shared governance
  • Technological proficiency in education
  • Fundraising and external partnership cultivation
  • Innovative leadership style
  • Data-informed decision making

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Commitment to land-grant mission
  • Experience securing extramural research funding
  • Ability to collaborate across academic and external partners

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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