Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Hybrid
Multidisciplinary leadership
Academic administration experience
Personnel management
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Director for the School of Human Environmental Sciences to provide multidisciplinary leadership in research, teaching, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. and have demonstrated leadership skills in academic administration, with a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The Director strengthens the School’s profile by cultivating strategic relationships across campus and with state and federal agencies, community partners, and industry.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Arkansas is seeking a Director for the School of Human Environmental Sciences to provide multidisciplinary leadership in research, teaching, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. and have demonstrated leadership skills in academic administration, with a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multidisciplinary leadership
  • Academic administration experience
  • Personnel management
  • Budgeting and strategic planning
  • Research, teaching, and engagement
  • Stakeholder communication

Nice-to-have

  • Collegiality, professionalism, collaboration
  • Work-life balance
  • Donor engagement and fundraising
  • Land-grant mission experience
  • Workforce needs alignment

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Professor with tenure eligibility
  • Academic administration leadership
  • Research, teaching, and/or engagement success
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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