UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 11 hours ago
Dean of the School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences and Director of 1890 Research and Extension
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population. The Dean and Director of 1890 Research and Extension will serve as the chief academic and administrative leader, providing leadership across teaching, research, extension, and outreach while ensuring faculty, staff, and students are empowered to excel.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Champion a student-centered culture that advances academic achievement, personal development, and career readiness
Foster an environment where students feel acknowledged, valued, and prepared to become leaders who transcend limitations and contribute solutions to societal challenges
Expand high-impact experiential learning opportunities, including undergraduate and graduate research, fieldwork, internships, international exchanges, and cooperative learning
Utilize data and analytics to strengthen student persistence, retention, four-year degree completion, and postgraduation outcomes
Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Career Services, University College, and departmental leadership to enhance student advising, student onboarding, and student success interventions
Ensure that all programs across SAFHS provide students with the academic rigor, applied experience, and professional competencies to thrive in Arkansas’s evolving agricultural and human sciences workforce
Provide strategic academic oversight for all degree programs across the departments of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, and Human Sciences, including new program development aligned with labor market demand and land-grant mission
Lead a shared governance culture by reviewing, revising, and developing internal policies and procedures that align with federal, state, and university regulations
Supervise department chairpersons and directors overseeing Evans-Allen Research, Cooperative Extension, and International Programs
Develop and expand cutting-edge undergraduate and graduate programs that respond to local, national, and global agricultural challenges
Foster interdisciplinary teaching and research, integrating agriculture, aquaculture, human sciences, sustainability, technology, and One Health approaches
Ensure curricular relevance by incorporating emerging technologies (e.g., AI, data science, precision agriculture, biotechnology, climate adaptation)
Foster a high-performance academic environment through the recruitment, mentorship, and evaluation of faculty and staff
Maintain academic compliance and accreditation standards across all academic units within SAFHS
Strong record in budget management, fiscal accountability, and resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities
Serve as the designated institutional signatory for the Evans-Allen Research Program, Cooperative Extension Program, and the 1890 Facilities Grant Program, ensuring compliance with fiscal and operational requirements
Ability to build high-performing faculty and staff teams, emphasizing professional growth and performance accountability
Allocate funding to expand sponsored research, grow externally funded initiatives, and strengthen core operations
Develop systems for performance accountability and data-informed decision-making
Demonstrated ability to leverage data-informed decision-making to improve programs, student outcomes, fiscal responsibility, and institutional reputation
Provide strategic leadership for the School’s research and extension portfolio, integrating applied research and outreach to address agricultural, environmental, and community development challenges across Arkansas
Strengthen SAFHS’s participation in USDA and 1890 land-grant research programs, particularly the Evans-Allen and Aquaculture Research Centers
Ensure high-quality execution of Cooperative Extension activities that translate university expertise into meaningful outcomes for rural and urban communities
Ability to expand research productivity, secure competitive federal and state grants, and grow industry-sponsored research partnerships
Demonstrated evidence building interdisciplinary research teams that address global food security, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability
Supervise faculty and administrators leading grant-funded initiatives in aquaculture, natural resources, food security, family development, and positive youth development programming
Promote interdisciplinary cooperation, faculty and student mentorship, and forward-thinking research agendas that meet today’s needs and anticipates the challenges of tomorrow
Cultivate strong relationships with agricultural and human sciences industries, producers, community partners, and public agencies to promote applied research, workforce development, and public engagement
Partner with University Advancement and alumni networks to pursue fundraising, endowments, and sponsored program opportunities in support of the school’s mission
Elevate SAFHS’s visibility across Arkansas, nationally, and globally through strategic communication, media engagement, professional association participation, and public testimony
Approach external relationships as a custodian of opportunity, advocating for transformative partnerships that turn concepts into practice and ideas into measurable impact
Represent the School in international, national, regional, and state forums to articulate its value, communicate impact, and expand its influence as a leader in agricultural and human sciences education
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate in Agriculture, Fisheries, Human Sciences, or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
Minimum of three years in senior leadership experience (e.g., dean, associate dean, department chairperson, director, or similarly ranked position) preferably at a four-year land-grant institution of higher education
Distinguished record in teaching, research, and service that merits a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor
Strong fiscal management skills and experiencing allocating capital to achieve strategic priorities
Proven success as a strategic and innovative leader who can plan, articulate, and execute a comprehensive vision for an academic unit
Commitment to shared governance and collaborative engagement
Deep understanding and appreciation of the land-grant mission, which includes teaching, research, and Extension
Demonstrated success in program innovation, teaching excellence, and student outcome improvement
Proven ability to collaborate across university departments and system-level leadership while serving as an effective communicator and relationship-builder with academic, industry, and governmental partners to advocate for the school's priorities and elevate its visibility
Preferred
Minimum of five years of academic administration experience at a four-year institution of higher education
Evidence of the ability to leverage institutional assets and capabilities to advance the vision and mission of an academic School, College, or department
Record of securing and managing extramural research funding
Interdisciplinary teaching and research experience
Technological proficiency to support instructional delivery, student engagement, and administrative efficiency
Experience cultivating partnerships across institutional units and with external stakeholders
A leadership style that inspires performance, encourages innovation, and builds trust
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Amanda George
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Christina Clark
Chief Operating Officer
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