The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission
Job Summary
The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission.
Key responsibilities include championing innovation in curriculum and pedagogy, cultivating industry and alumni partnerships, and positioning the School as a hub for research, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU committed to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
Matching Summary
The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
academic excellence
operational effectiveness
external engagement
student success
faculty development
budgetary management
research and innovation
Nice-to-have
visionary leadership
student-centered culture
interdisciplinary collaboration
entrepreneurial thinking
alumni engagement
data-informed decision-making
Key Requirements
Doctorate in a discipline within the School of Arts and Sciences
Minimum three years senior leadership experience
Tenured Professor rank
Strong fiscal management skills
Proven strategic and innovative leader
Commitment to shared governance
Demonstrated success in program innovation and student outcomes