Dean—school Of Arts And Sciences

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR, US
Hybrid
Academic leadership and administration
Strategic planning and execution
Budget management and fiscal accountability
The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission

Job Summary

  • The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings, and a commitment to providing a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
  • The position offers the opportunity to lead with vision, build thriving academic communities, and drive meaningful outcomes in a close-knit academic environment supported by a broader state university system.

Matching Summary

The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • academic leadership and administration
  • strategic planning and execution
  • budget management and fiscal accountability
  • faculty and staff team building
  • student success and experiential learning
  • research and innovation leadership
  • external partnership cultivation

Nice-to-have

  • entrepreneurial mindset
  • technology-enhanced teaching
  • interdisciplinary collaboration
  • shared governance culture
  • data-informed decision-making
  • online and hybrid learning models
  • philanthropic and grant support

Key Requirements

  • earned doctorate in relevant discipline
  • minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • tenured professor rank eligibility
  • strong fiscal management skills
  • commitment to shared governance
  • experience with accreditation processes
  • ability to secure external funding

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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