The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence and operational effectiveness while advancing UAPB’s mission
Job Summary
The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence and operational effectiveness while advancing UAPB’s mission.
The position emphasizes promoting a student-centered culture with high-impact experiential learning opportunities and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across the university and with external partners.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a close-knit academic environment with diverse programs and a commitment to academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community impact.
Matching Summary
The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence and operational effectiveness while advancing UAPB’s mission.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
academic leadership and administration
strategic academic program development
budget management and fiscal accountability
faculty and staff team building
student success and experiential learning
external partnership cultivation
Nice-to-have
interdisciplinary collaboration
technology-enhanced teaching and research
entrepreneurial mindset
online and hybrid learning models
shared governance and inclusive excellence
data-informed decision-making
Key Requirements
earned doctorate in relevant discipline
minimum three years senior leadership experience
record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievement
tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
strong fiscal management skills
commitment to shared governance
experience with accreditation processes
ability to secure external funding
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States