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 leadership in agriculture
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and extension program oversight
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with the land-grant mission
Job Summary
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with the land-grant mission.
The role emphasizes fostering a student-centered culture, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and ensuring academic rigor and workforce readiness in agricultural and human sciences.
The position requires cultivating strong external relationships, securing research funding, and elevating the School’s visibility locally, nationally, and globally.
Matching Summary
The Dean and Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader providing visionary and future-focused leadership across teaching, research, Extension, and outreach aligned with the land-grant mission.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Academic leadership in agriculture
Budget management and fiscal accountability
Research and extension program oversight
Faculty recruitment and mentorship
Student success and experiential learning
Collaboration with external partners
Nice-to-have
Interdisciplinary teaching and research
Technological proficiency in education
Strategic communication and visibility
Fundraising and alumni engagement
Shared governance and collaborative engagement
Innovation and impact-driven leadership
Key Requirements
Earned doctorate in related discipline
Minimum three years senior leadership experience
Tenured appointment eligibility at Professor rank
Strong fiscal management skills
Commitment to land-grant mission
Preferred five years academic administration experience
Record of extramural research funding
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States