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 of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach

Job Summary

  • The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.
  • The position emphasizes fostering a student-centered culture, expanding experiential learning, and ensuring academic rigor aligned with workforce needs in agriculture and human sciences.
  • The role includes strategic budget management, development of interdisciplinary programs, promotion of research productivity, and cultivation of external partnerships to advance the school’s mission.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary 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
  • Interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • Compliance and accreditation management

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and transparent communication
  • Strategic vision and innovation
  • Partnership cultivation and external engagement
  • Technological proficiency in education
  • Mentorship and team building
  • 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
  • Experience at land-grant institution preferred
  • Proven record in teaching, research, and service

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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