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

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