Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; benefits...
Hybrid
Multidisciplinary leadership
Academic program development
Budgeting and strategic planning
The Director provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The Director strengthens the School’s profile by cultivating strategic relationships across campus and with state and federal agencies, community partners, and industry.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Benefits: university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multidisciplinary leadership
  • Academic program development
  • Budgeting and strategic planning
  • Extramural funding acquisition
  • Faculty and staff development

Nice-to-have

  • Land-grant mission experience
  • Donor engagement and fundraising
  • Online and hybrid program development
  • Outreach and Extension experience
  • Workforce needs alignment

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Professor with tenure eligibility
  • Academic administration experience
  • Research, teaching, and/or engagement success
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

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