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, AR, US
Academic leadership in land-grant institution
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and extension program oversight
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader, providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with UAPB’s land-grant mission
Job Summary
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader, providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with UAPB’s land-grant mission.
The position fosters a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness through experiential learning and data-informed decision-making.
The School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences is central to UAPB’s mission, offering unique programs and statewide Cooperative Extension services that drive economic development and community resilience.
Matching Summary
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader, providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with UAPB’s land-grant mission.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic leadership in land-grant institution
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and extension program oversight
Student success and experiential learning focus
Interdisciplinary teaching and research
Faculty and staff recruitment and mentorship
Nice-to-have
Collaborative and transparent communication
Strategic external partnership cultivation
Innovation and impact championing
Technological proficiency in education
Shared governance commitment
Key Requirements
Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
Minimum three years senior leadership experience
Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
Strong fiscal management skills
Experience in academic administration
Proven success in program innovation
Ability to secure and manage research funding
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States