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 and operational leadership
Budgetary management
Research and extension
The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach

Job Summary

  • The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.
  • The successful candidate will champion a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness, and expand high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
  • The Dean and Director will provide strategic leadership for the School’s research and extension portfolio, integrating applied research and outreach to address agricultural, environmental, and community development challenges across Arkansas.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of SAFHS and Cooperative Extension, providing visionary, servant-oriented, and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic and Operational Leadership
  • Budgetary Management
  • Research and Extension
  • External Engagement
  • Student Success and Experiential Learning

Nice-to-have

  • Servant-oriented leadership
  • Visionary and future-focused
  • Independent thinker
  • Direct communicator
  • Transparency and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in a related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Tenured appointment at Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven strategic and innovative leader
  • Commitment to shared governance
  • Understanding of land-grant mission

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter