Dean—school Of Arts And Sciences

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas, US
Hybrid
Academic leadership and administration
Curriculum development and innovation
Budget and fiscal management
The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, championing innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and external partnerships to advance UAPB’s mission

Job Summary

  • The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, championing innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and external partnerships to advance UAPB’s mission.
  • The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a diverse and close-knit academic environment with a 15:1 student to teacher ratio and a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • The position emphasizes strategic leadership in academic excellence, student success, research innovation, budget management, and external engagement to position the School as a national leader.

Matching Summary

The Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as the chief academic and administrative officer, championing innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and external partnerships to advance UAPB’s mission.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic leadership and administration
  • Curriculum development and innovation
  • Budget and fiscal management
  • Faculty and staff team building
  • Student success and experiential learning
  • Research and grant management
  • External partnership cultivation

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Technology-enhanced teaching
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Shared governance and inclusivity
  • Data-informed decision-making
  • Online and hybrid learning models
  • Alumni engagement and fundraising

Key Requirements

  • Earned doctorate in relevant discipline
  • Minimum three years senior leadership experience
  • Distinguished record meriting tenured professor rank
  • Strong fiscal management skills
  • Experience at four-year land-grant institution preferred
  • Proven success in program innovation and student outcomes
  • Ability to secure external funding and partnerships

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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