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.

• 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 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

• 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

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