Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Hybrid
Academic administration leadership
Research program development
Faculty and staff management
The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan—Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice—and contributes to campus “Reaching Higher” priorities

Job Summary

  • The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan—Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice—and contributes to campus “Reaching Higher” priorities.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The Director cultivates strategic relationships across campus and with state and federal agencies, community partners, and industry to strengthen the School’s profile locally, statewide, and beyond.

Matching Summary

The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan—Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice—and contributes to campus “Reaching Higher” priorities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic administration leadership
  • Research program development
  • Faculty and staff management
  • Strategic planning and budgeting
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Collaboration with external partners

Nice-to-have

  • Donor engagement and fundraising
  • Experience with land-grant mission
  • Online and hybrid program delivery
  • Accreditation process knowledge
  • Community outreach and Extension
  • Curriculum alignment with workforce needs

Key Requirements

  • Earned Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Appointment as Professor with tenure
  • Academic leadership experience
  • Personnel management skills
  • Budgeting and strategic planning
  • Successful research and teaching record
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to secure extramural funding
  • Experience with accreditation processes
  • Experience in outreach and Extension
  • Legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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