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
Visionary servant-oriented leadership
Champion student-centered culture
Strategic academic oversight
The Dean and Director will provide visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach for the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences and Cooperative Extension

Job Summary

  • The Dean and Director will provide visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach for the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences and Cooperative Extension.
  • Key responsibilities include championing student success, providing strategic academic and operational leadership, managing budgets, fostering research and extension activities, and engaging externally.
  • This is a 12-month tenured role requiring an independent thinker who values listening, transparency, and collaboration while championing innovation and impact aligned with UAPB’s land-grant mission.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director will provide visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach for the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences and Cooperative Extension.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • visionary servant-oriented leadership
  • champion student-centered culture
  • strategic academic oversight
  • budgetary management and fiscal accountability
  • expand research productivity and secure grants
  • cultivate strong external relationships

Nice-to-have

  • independent thinker and direct communicator
  • values listening transparency and collaboration
  • 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 for tenured Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven success as strategic and innovative leader
  • Commitment to shared governance
  • Deep understanding of land-grant mission

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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