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
Strategic academic oversight
Budgetary management and fiscal accountability
Research and extension portfolio leadership
The Dean and Director will serve 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 will serve 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.
  • Key responsibilities include championing student success, providing strategic academic oversight for all degree programs, managing budgets, and leading research and extension initiatives.
  • The role requires fostering interdisciplinary teaching and research, integrating agriculture, aquaculture, human sciences, sustainability, technology, and One Health approaches.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director will serve 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

  • strategic academic oversight
  • budgetary management and fiscal accountability
  • research and extension portfolio leadership
  • external engagement and relationship building
  • champion student-centered culture

Nice-to-have

  • servant-oriented and future-focused leadership
  • independent thinker and direct communicator
  • foster interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • leadership style that inspires performance

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in a related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Distinguished record in teaching, research, and service
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven success as a strategic and innovative leader

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Not specified

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