Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, US
Hybrid
Academic program development and accreditation
Personnel management and budgeting
Research and outreach leadership
The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan focusing on Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice

Job Summary

  • The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan focusing on Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The Director cultivates strategic relationships locally, statewide, and beyond, and grows a high-impact research enterprise that addresses stakeholder, workforce, and community needs.

Matching Summary

The Director advances the School in alignment with the University’s 150 Forward Strategic Plan focusing on Student Success, Research Excellence, and Employer of Choice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic program development and accreditation
  • Personnel management and budgeting
  • Research and outreach leadership
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strategic planning and resource stewardship

Nice-to-have

  • Donor engagement and fundraising experience
  • Experience with land-grant mission
  • Multimodal program delivery expertise
  • Community partnership and Extension experience
  • Data-informed decision-making skills

Key Requirements

  • Earned Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Appointment as Professor with tenure at hire
  • Academic administrative leadership experience
  • Evidence of research, teaching, or engagement success
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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