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, USA
Land-grant mission leadership
Academic program oversight
Research and extension portfolio
The Dean and Director will serve 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 will serve 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.
  • Key responsibilities include championing student success, providing strategic academic oversight for all degree programs, and fostering a high-performance academic environment through faculty and staff development.
  • The role requires strong fiscal management, proven success as a strategic leader, and a deep understanding of the land-grant mission, integrating teaching, research, and Extension to address challenges across Arkansas.

Matching Summary

The Dean and Director will serve 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

  • Land-grant mission leadership
  • Academic program oversight
  • Research and Extension portfolio
  • Budgetary management and fiscal accountability
  • External engagement and relationship building

Nice-to-have

  • Servant-oriented leadership style
  • Champion innovation and impact
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Data-informed decision-making

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Distinguished record for tenured Professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven strategic and innovative leader
  • Commitment to shared governance

Work Rights

Not specified

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