Dean—school Of Arts And Sciences

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Hybrid
Academic leadership and administration
Curriculum development and innovation
Budget and fiscal management
The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, providing visionary leadership to ensure academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and external engagement 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, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a diverse and dynamic academic environment with a strong commitment to student success, faculty development, and community engagement.
  • The position involves strategic leadership in curriculum innovation, research expansion, budget management, and fostering partnerships with industry, government, and alumni to enhance the School’s visibility and 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, operational effectiveness, and external engagement while advancing UAPB’s mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic leadership and administration
  • Curriculum development and innovation
  • Budget and fiscal management
  • Faculty and staff team building
  • Student success and experiential learning
  • Research and grant management
  • External partnership cultivation

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Technology-enhanced teaching
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Shared governance commitment
  • Strategic communication and visibility
  • Online and hybrid learning familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Distinguished teaching and research record
  • Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Experience at four-year land-grant institution preferred
  • Commitment to shared governance
  • Ability to secure external funding

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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