Dean & Director, CAFNR — Land-Grant Programs

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas seeks a dynamic Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs for CAFNR. The role reports to the Provost and Senior VP and leads teaching, research, extension, and outreach with a commitment to excellence and public service.

The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate, demonstrate a distinguished scholarly record, and secure external funding while fostering partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and communities.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate with distinguished scholarly record.
• Experience leading a land‑grant college and securing external funding.
• Strong collaboration with faculty, extension, and stakeholders.
• Ability to align academic, research, and outreach missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for CAFNR.
• Advance enrollment growth and student success.
• Secure extern funding and build strategic partnerships.
• Oversee extension and outreach programs and accreditation.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic partnerships

Fundraising / external funding

Enrollment growth

Resource management

Accreditation experience

Education

Earned doctorate

Job description

Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas seeks a dynamic Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs for CAFNR. The role reports to the Provost and Senior VP and leads teaching, research, extension, and outreach with a commitment to excellence and public service.

The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate, demonstrate a distinguished scholarly record, and secure external funding while fostering partnerships with industry, government, alumni, and communities.