Director, Northeast Rice Research & Extension Center

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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.

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• Earned Ph.D. in Agriculture or a closely related discipline.

• Outstanding record of professional accomplishments that merit appointment at the rank of Professor.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with both scientific and stakeholder audiences.

• Evidence of administrative leadership skills and the ability to guide a dynamic research and Extension program.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate with diverse clientele.

• Experience in the Land-Grant University System, including research, Extension, or both.

• Experience conducting field research at research stations or Research & Extension Centers.

• Demonstrated success managing fiscal, human, and infrastructure resources.

• Proven ability to attract and manage extramural funding.

• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary research teams.

• Excellence in written and oral communication.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture 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.

Applicants should submit:

1. Letter of interest describing relevant experience and vision for the role.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. Names and contact information for five references who may be asked to provide letters of reference.

4. A one‑page statement addressing:

• (1) Professional goals
• (2) Key challenges facing row‑crop agriculture and the mid‑South rice industry
• (3) Approaches to addressing these challenges, including the applicant’s philosophy of administrative leadership

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. Screening of applicants is expected to begin in August.

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.