The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a mission to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch
Job Summary
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a mission to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
The Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Arts and Sciences, championing innovation in curriculum, research, and external engagement.
The position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic academic community with a focus on student success, faculty development, and expanding partnerships locally, nationally, and globally.
Matching Summary
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population and a mission to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic leadership and administration
Curriculum development and innovation
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Faculty and staff team building
Research and grant acquisition
External partnership cultivation
Nice-to-have
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Student-centered mentorship
Technology-enhanced teaching
Entrepreneurial mindset
Shared governance culture
Data-informed decision-making
Key Requirements
Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
Minimum three years senior leadership experience
Distinguished record meriting tenured professor rank
Strong fiscal management skills
Proven strategic and innovative leadership
Commitment to shared governance
Minimum five years academic administration experience (preferred)
Experience with accreditation processes (preferred)
Proven external partnership and grant success (preferred)
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States