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, servant-oriented, 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, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a close-knit academic environment with diverse degree programs, a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, and extensive opportunities for student involvement and experiential learning.
  • The position requires fostering strong relationships with industries, community partners, and public agencies to promote applied research, workforce development, and public engagement aligned with the land-grant mission.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, 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
  • Faculty recruitment and mentorship
  • Shared governance and policy development

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • Technological proficiency in education
  • Strategic communication and external engagement
  • Collaborative relationship-building
  • Innovation and performance inspiration

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Experience with land-grant mission
  • Proven strategic and innovative leadership
  • Preferred five years academic administration experience

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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