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
Academic leadership in land-grant institution
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and extension program oversight
The Dean and Director provides visionary leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with UAPB’s land-grant mission

Job Summary

  • The Dean and Director provides visionary leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with UAPB’s land-grant mission.
  • The role emphasizes fostering a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness.
  • The School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences serves as a living laboratory where students, faculty, and partners collaborate to solve tangible challenges and drive economic development.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director provides visionary leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with UAPB’s land-grant mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic leadership in land-grant institution
  • Budget management and fiscal accountability
  • Research and extension program oversight
  • Student success and experiential learning focus
  • Faculty and staff recruitment and mentorship
  • Collaboration with external partners

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary teaching and research
  • Technological proficiency in education
  • Innovative and strategic leadership style
  • Fundraising and alumni engagement
  • Shared governance commitment

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Experience in academic administration preferred
  • Record of securing extramural research funding
  • Legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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