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
Visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership
Champion innovation and impact
Student-centered culture
The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension 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 of 1890 Research and Extension 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.
  • Champion a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness.
  • Provide strategic leadership for the School’s research and extension portfolio, integrating applied research and outreach to address agricultural, environmental, and community development challenges across Arkansas.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension 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

  • visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership
  • champion innovation and impact
  • student-centered culture
  • strategic academic oversight
  • interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • fiscal accountability and resource allocation
  • applied research and outreach

Nice-to-have

  • independent thinker and direct communicator
  • listening, transparency, and collaboration
  • cultivate strong relationships
  • elevate visibility across Arkansas, nationally, and globally

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in Agriculture, Fisheries, Human Sciences, or related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Distinguished record in teaching, research, and service
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven success as a strategic and innovative leader
  • Commitment to shared governance and collaborative engagement
  • Deep understanding of the land-grant mission

Work Rights

Not specified

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