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
Champion student-centered culture
Strategic academic oversight
Budgetary management and fiscal accountability
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, managing budgets, and leading research and extension initiatives.
The role requires fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring curricular relevance with emerging technologies, and cultivating strong relationships with industries, partners, and public agencies.
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
Champion student-centered culture
Strategic academic oversight
Budgetary management and fiscal accountability
Integrate applied research and outreach
Cultivate strong external relationships
Nice-to-have
Visionary servant-oriented leadership
Independent thinker and direct communicator
Steward of people and programs
Foster interdisciplinary teaching and research
Leadership style that inspires performance
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