Dean-School of Business and Management

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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students - a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum of Certificate and Associates degree programs,more than thirtyUndergraduate programs, Master's degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries. You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide. UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses. With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world. There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same - to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch. We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact Human Resources at 870.575.8400 .

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Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Business, Management, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

• 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.

• A distinguished record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievement meriting appointment as a tenured full professor.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, preferably within a school or college of business.

• Experience in strategic planning, accreditation processes, and budgetary oversight.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

• Experience with Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), or other business school accreditation processes.

• A proven record of cultivating external partnerships and securing philanthropic or grant support.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in driving innovation in curriculum, research, or industry engagement.

• Familiarity with online, hybrid, and experiential learning models.

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Why Join UAPB?

At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, you will find a community of purpose, an institution with momentum, and a leadership team committed to excellence and transformation. The campus is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a region rich in cultural history and poised for growth, and offers the personal connections of a close-knit academic environment with the resources of a broader state university system.

If you are energized by the opportunity to lead with vision, build thriving academic communities, and drive meaningful outcomes, we welcome your application to join a leadership team committed to redefining what is possible in public higher education

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.