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, USA
Land-grant mission
Academic and operational leadership
Budgetary management
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 a student-centered culture, providing strategic academic oversight for all degree programs, and managing budgets and employee development.
  • 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

  • Land-grant mission
  • Academic and operational leadership
  • Budgetary management
  • Research and extension portfolio
  • External engagement and visibility

Nice-to-have

  • Servant-oriented leadership
  • Visionary and future-focused
  • Independent thinker
  • Direct communicator
  • Transparency and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in Agriculture, Fisheries, Human Sciences, or related discipline
  • Minimum three years in senior leadership experience
  • Distinguished record in teaching, research, and service for tenured Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven success as a strategic and innovative leader

Work Rights

Not specified

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