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 and administration
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and grant management
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach in alignment with UAPB’s land-grant mission
Job Summary
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach in alignment with UAPB’s land-grant mission.
The position fosters a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness through high-impact experiential learning opportunities and collaborative support services.
The role involves cultivating strong relationships with industries, community partners, and public agencies to promote applied research, workforce development, and public engagement while elevating the School’s visibility locally and globally.
Matching Summary
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach in alignment with UAPB’s land-grant mission.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic leadership and administration
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and grant management
Student success and experiential learning
Interdisciplinary program development
Extension and outreach program oversight
Nice-to-have
Collaborative and transparent communication
Strategic vision and innovation
Partnership cultivation and external engagement
Technological proficiency in education
Mentorship and faculty development
Key Requirements
Earned doctorate in related discipline
Minimum three years senior leadership experience
Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
Strong fiscal management skills
Experience at four-year land-grant institution preferred
Record of securing extramural research funding preferred
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States