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, AR, 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, servant-oriented, 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, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.
  • SAFHS is central to UAPB’s 1890 land-grant mission and comprises three departments that prepare students to address challenges in food systems, environmental stewardship, human health, and community resilience.
  • UAPB offers a close-knit academic environment with resources of a broader state university system, located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a region rich in cultural history and poised for growth.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, 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
  • Interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • Collaboration with external partners

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative and strategic planning
  • Shared governance commitment
  • Technological proficiency for education
  • Fundraising and alumni engagement
  • High-performance team building
  • Data-informed decision-making

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in relevant 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
  • Proven success in academic program innovation
  • Ability to secure and manage extramural funding

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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