Director For The School Of Human Environmental Sciences

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Hybrid
Academic administration leadership
Research program development
Faculty and staff management
The Director of the School of Human Environmental Sciences provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact

Job Summary

  • The Director of the School of Human Environmental Sciences provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance with benefits including health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, and retirement programs.
  • The Director cultivates strategic relationships across campus and with external partners, grows a high-impact research enterprise, and secures funding to sustain excellence in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities.

Matching Summary

The Director of the School of Human Environmental Sciences provides strong, multidisciplinary leadership across research, teaching, and outreach programs that advance the School’s academic, research, and community impact.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic administration leadership
  • Research program development
  • Faculty and staff management
  • Strategic planning and budgeting
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Effective communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Donor engagement and fundraising
  • Experience with land-grant mission
  • Online and hybrid program delivery
  • Accreditation process knowledge
  • Community partnership experience
  • Data-informed decision-making

Key Requirements

  • Earned Ph.D. or equivalent
  • Professor with tenure eligibility
  • Academic leadership experience
  • Success in research and teaching
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience securing extramural funding
  • Ability to recruit students

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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