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 administrative leader
Teaching, research, and extension
Student-centered culture
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.
  • Champion a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness, and expand high-impact experiential learning opportunities.
  • 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 administrative leader
  • teaching, research, and Extension
  • student-centered culture
  • budgetary management
  • strategic academic oversight
  • interdisciplinary teaching and research

Nice-to-have

  • visionary, servant-oriented leadership
  • independent thinker and direct communicator
  • listening, transparency, and collaboration
  • championing innovation and impact
  • foster interdisciplinary cooperation

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in a related discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Distinguished record in teaching, research, and service
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Proven success as a strategic and innovative leader
  • Commitment to shared governance
  • Deep understanding of land-grant mission

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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