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 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 and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.
  • The position fosters a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness through experiential learning and data-informed decision-making.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a close-knit academic environment with diverse degree programs and a commitment to high quality, affordable education aligned with its land-grant mission.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary 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
  • Collaboration with academic and external partners
  • Compliance with accreditation standards

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • Technological proficiency in education
  • Fundraising and external engagement
  • Innovative and strategic leadership
  • Shared governance commitment

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Experience at four-year land-grant institution preferred
  • Record of securing extramural research funding preferred

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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