Dean, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture

Dean, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) – full-time, twelve-month faculty position. Report to Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.Apply by May 20, 2026.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide visionary leadership to advance the College's academic, research, and outreach mission across Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, and Geospatial ScienceLead efforts to fully leverage significant institutional investments, including new facilities, laboratories, and land-based assetsStrengthen culture and climate across departments, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and equitable visibility across disciplinesAdvance applied, rural-focused research and innovation aligned with regional and industry needsBuild and expand partnerships with key industry stakeholders, including timber, agriculture, and environmental sectorsSupport the development of emerging academic areas, including interdisciplinary opportunities with civil engineering and hydrologyLead strategic enrollment growth, faculty hiring, and program development in alignment with institutional goalsProvide leadership in faculty and staff affairs, including recruitment, evaluation, supervision, and professional development of academic administrators, faculty, and staffPromote excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and student success across all programsOversee academic operations, including curriculum quality, degree planning, and student progression to graduationEstablish, interpret, and implement academic policies and procedures, including matters related to tenure, promotion, and faculty advancementPartner with Advancement to build a culture of fundraising and external engagement and actively support resource development effortsEnsure effective stewardship of resources, including budget development, prioritization, and oversight of financial performanceServe as a key advisor to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs on matters affecting instructional programs and college performanceStrengthen internal communication by keeping academic leaders informed of issues impacting programs, faculty, and studentsSupport institutional recruitment and retention initiatives and enhance the College's visibility, reputation, and external impactPerform other related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of university policies and procedures, or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledgeDemonstrated ability to build and sustain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholdersProven capacity to collaborate across units and develop strategic partnerships with internal and external constituentsStrong written and verbal communication skillsSound judgment and decision-making ability in complex and high-stakes environmentsAbility to set strategic objectives, assess outcomes, and evaluate organizational effectivenessExperience managing budgets and operating effectively within financial constraintsAbility to support and advance fundraising efforts on behalf of the College and UniversityCapacity to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and proceduresDemonstrated effectiveness in supervising, mentoring, and developing staffMinimum QualificationsA terminal degree in an academic discipline within the CollegeA 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 CollegeAt least five years of administrative experience in higher education, preferably at the level of academic unit head (e.g., department chair, school director) or aboveProven ability to lead and elevate programmatic excellence across multiple academic programsStephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer and educator, 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 936-468-2304.J-18808-Ljbffr