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Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a discipline represented within the School or a closely related field
Qualify for appointment as Professor with tenure at time of hire.
Demonstrated leadership skills in academic administration, including personnel management, budgeting, and strategic planning
Evidence of success in research, teaching, and/or engagement that supports faculty and student excellence
Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading a multidisciplinary unit or team
Experience with the land-grant mission
Experience with donor engagement and fundraising
Evidence of securing and managing competitive extramural funding
Experience with in-person, online, hybrid program development and delivery
Experience with accreditation processes in disciplines relevant to the School
Experience in outreach, Extension, or community partnership
Experience aligning curricula and student experiences with workforce needs and pathways to graduate/professional education
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of academic program development (undergraduate and graduate), including assessment and accreditation, and the ability to grow curricula and expand delivery (in-person, online, and hybrid)
Leadership skills necessary to administer a program spanning resident instruction, research, outreach, and engagement, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders
Ability to cultivate a supportive and collegial work environment for faculty, staff, and students
Knowledge of trends and funding opportunities in fields represented by the School related to research and academic programs, with the ability to attract extramural funding
Knowledge of organizational structure, budgeting procedures, personnel management, and administrative policies
Ability to speak and write clearly and to communicate ideas effectively
Ability and interest in providing multidisciplinary leadership and coordination of broad research interests
Ability to recruit undergraduate and graduate students, and a commitment to fostering research and academic excellence
Skill in data-informed decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement
Ability to build partnerships with external organizations and to engage alumni and supporters in advancing the School’s mission
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.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.