Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Hybrid
Multidisciplinary leadership
Academic program development
Faculty and staff development
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Director for the School of Human Environmental Sciences, responsible for multidisciplinary leadership in research, teaching, and outreach. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. This role offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits. ###

Job Summary

  • The Director of the School of Human Environmental Sciences provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact.
  • The Director strengthens the School’s profile locally, across Arkansas, and beyond by cultivating strategic relationships across campus and with state and federal agencies, community partners, and industry.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waivers and retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a Director for the School of Human Environmental Sciences, responsible for multidisciplinary leadership in research, teaching, and outreach. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills. This role offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits. ###

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multidisciplinary leadership
  • Academic program development
  • Faculty and staff development
  • Cultivating strategic relationships
  • Securing and managing funding

Nice-to-have

  • Promote collegiality and professionalism
  • Advance strategic plan priorities
  • Engage alumni and supporters
  • Foster a welcoming climate
  • Promote work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent)
  • Professor with tenure eligibility
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Evidence of success in research, teaching, and/or engagement
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills

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