The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a mission to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch
Job Summary
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a mission to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
The Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Arts and Sciences, championing innovation in curriculum, fostering partnerships, and promoting research and workforce development.
The position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic academic community committed to excellence, transformation, and expanding the School's visibility locally, nationally, and globally.
Matching Summary
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a mission to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic leadership and administration
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Curriculum development and innovation
Faculty and staff team building
Student success and experiential learning
Research and grant acquisition
External partnership cultivation
Nice-to-have
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Technological proficiency for instruction
Entrepreneurial mindset
Shared governance and collaborative engagement
Experience with accreditation processes
Fundraising and philanthropic development
Online and hybrid learning familiarity
Key Requirements
Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
Minimum three years senior leadership experience
Distinguished record meriting tenured professor rank
Strong fiscal management skills
Proven strategic and innovative leadership
Commitment to shared governance
Ability to secure external funding
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States