Stephen F. Austin State University - Dean, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture

Job description

Stephen F. Austin State University is seeking a Dean for Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture to lead the college’s academic, research, and outreach mission across forestry, agriculture, environmental science, and geospatial science.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide visionary leadership to advance the College’s academic, research, and outreach mission across Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, and Geospatial Science

Lead efforts to fully leverage significant institutional investments, including new facilities, laboratories, and land-based assets

Strengthen culture and climate across departments, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and equitable visibility across disciplines

Advance applied, rural-focused research and innovation aligned with regional and industry needs

Build and expand partnerships with key industry stakeholders, including timber, agriculture, and environmental sectors

Support the development of emerging academic areas, including interdisciplinary opportunities with civil engineering and hydrology

Lead strategic enrollment growth, faculty hiring, and program development in alignment with institutional goals

Provide leadership in faculty and staff affairs, including recruitment, evaluation, supervision, and professional development of academic administrators, faculty, and staff

Promote excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and student success across all programs

Oversee academic operations, including curriculum quality, degree planning, and student progression to graduation

Establish, interpret, and implement academic policies and procedures, including matters related to tenure, promotion, and faculty advancement

Partner with Advancement to build a culture of fundraising and external engagement and actively support resource development efforts

Ensure effective stewardship of resources, including budget development, prioritization, and oversight of financial performance

Serve as a key advisor to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs on matters affecting instructional programs and college performance

Strengthen internal communication by keeping academic leaders informed of issues impacting programs, faculty, and students

Support institutional recruitment and retention initiatives and enhance the College’s visibility, reputation, and external impact

Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of university policies and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders

Proven capacity to collaborate across units and develop strategic partnerships with internal and external constituents

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Sound judgment and decision-making ability in complex and high-stakes environments

Ability to set strategic objectives, assess outcomes, and evaluate organizational effectiveness

Experience managing budgets and operating effectively within financial constraints

Ability to support and advance fundraising efforts on behalf of the College and University

Capacity to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures

Demonstrated effectiveness in supervising, mentoring, and developing staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A terminal degree in an academic discipline within the College

A strong record of research and other scholarly achievements sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure in a discipline within the College

At least five years of administrative experience in higher education, preferably at the level of academic unit head (e.g., department chair, school director) or above

Proven ability to lead and elevate programmatic excellence across multiple academic programs

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion, or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at .

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Worksite address

nacogdoches, TX, 75962, US

Who can apply

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