University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Department Chairperson - Department of Food Science
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Overview
Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Details
Closing Date:
Type of Position: Chair Workstudy Position:
No Job Type:
Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available:
Yes Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas About the Employer
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 1,400 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. How to Apply
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. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:
Admin Department's Website:
http://foodscience.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville seek an energetic individual to provide creative and exemplary leadership for the research, teaching and extension programs in the Department of Food Science. The successful candidate will proactively lead continuing efforts to maintain and build strong, multidisciplinary research and extension programs in applied and basic research in food science and related disciplines and provide leadership in teaching programs. The Department houses an IFT-approved undergraduate program with three concentrations as well as MS and PhD graduate programs. More information regarding the Department of Food Science, the University of Arkansas, and the surrounding community is available at the departmental website: http://foodscience.uark.edu/ Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, twelve-month tenured appointment at the rank of Professor with a 100% effort appointment in administration. The University of Arkansas offers a competitive benefits package. Responsibilities
Provide exemplary leadership in planning, integrating, and implementing research, extension, and teaching programs in the Food Science Department. Administrative and fiscal leadership for the Department personnel, programs, and physical resources; program planning, faculty development, and pursuit of extramural funding; coordination with other university programs, professional and governmental agencies, and industry groups. Maintenance of an awareness of agriculture in Arkansas and the evolving research priorities in Food Science. As Head of the Department, provide administrative leadership for teaching programs including IFT program approval, student recruitment, instruction, retention, and liaison with students (present and alumni). Serve as part of the broader administrative team of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D., or equivalent in Food Science or closely related discipline, and an outstanding record of professional accomplishments. The candidate’s record must demonstrate the leadership skills or potential necessary to administer a program including resident instruction, research, extension and service, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse clientele and stakeholders. Required experiences and attributes include demonstrated effective and dynamic leadership, administrative capabilities (fiscal and personnel management), effective communication skills, ability to attract extramural funding, interest in providing multi-disciplinary leadership and coordination of a broad research portfolio. Prior experience in the Land Grant University System is desirable, as is experience in a unit with multiple missions such as teaching, research, and extension. Candidates will be expected to have an internationally recognized research and funding record consistent with an appointment at rank of full Professor. Additional Information
Application:
Application materials include a letter stating an interest in this position, qualifications including professional vitae, and the names of five individuals who may be contacted for letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through Workday. Address inquiries concerning the position to the search committee chair: Dr. David Caldwell Department of Poultry Science University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72704 Phone: 479-575-5397 Email: caldweld@uark.edu Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin September 15, 2025, and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply
Other (see special instructions for details) Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials include a letter stating an interest in this position, qualifications including professional vitae, and the names of five individuals who may be contacted for letters of reference. In addition, the applicant is asked to provide a one-page statement on: (1) professional goals, (2) the challenges facing the discipline and industry and (3) an approach to addressing these challenges including their philosophy of administrative leadership. Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. David Caldwell Department of Poultry Science University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72704 Phone: 479-575-5397 Email: caldweld@uark.edu 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. Pre-employment Screening
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check. The University may conduct pre-employment background checks where applicable. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Benefits
Eligible: Yes
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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Details
Closing Date:
Type of Position: Chair Workstudy Position:
No Job Type:
Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available:
Yes Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas About the Employer
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 1,400 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. How to Apply
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. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division's Office of Program & Employment Compliance at compliance@uada.edu. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 or 479-502-9820. Department:
Admin Department's Website:
http://foodscience.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville seek an energetic individual to provide creative and exemplary leadership for the research, teaching and extension programs in the Department of Food Science. The successful candidate will proactively lead continuing efforts to maintain and build strong, multidisciplinary research and extension programs in applied and basic research in food science and related disciplines and provide leadership in teaching programs. The Department houses an IFT-approved undergraduate program with three concentrations as well as MS and PhD graduate programs. More information regarding the Department of Food Science, the University of Arkansas, and the surrounding community is available at the departmental website: http://foodscience.uark.edu/ Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, twelve-month tenured appointment at the rank of Professor with a 100% effort appointment in administration. The University of Arkansas offers a competitive benefits package. Responsibilities
Provide exemplary leadership in planning, integrating, and implementing research, extension, and teaching programs in the Food Science Department. Administrative and fiscal leadership for the Department personnel, programs, and physical resources; program planning, faculty development, and pursuit of extramural funding; coordination with other university programs, professional and governmental agencies, and industry groups. Maintenance of an awareness of agriculture in Arkansas and the evolving research priorities in Food Science. As Head of the Department, provide administrative leadership for teaching programs including IFT program approval, student recruitment, instruction, retention, and liaison with students (present and alumni). Serve as part of the broader administrative team of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. Qualifications
Candidates must have earned a Ph.D., or equivalent in Food Science or closely related discipline, and an outstanding record of professional accomplishments. The candidate’s record must demonstrate the leadership skills or potential necessary to administer a program including resident instruction, research, extension and service, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse clientele and stakeholders. Required experiences and attributes include demonstrated effective and dynamic leadership, administrative capabilities (fiscal and personnel management), effective communication skills, ability to attract extramural funding, interest in providing multi-disciplinary leadership and coordination of a broad research portfolio. Prior experience in the Land Grant University System is desirable, as is experience in a unit with multiple missions such as teaching, research, and extension. Candidates will be expected to have an internationally recognized research and funding record consistent with an appointment at rank of full Professor. Additional Information
Application:
Application materials include a letter stating an interest in this position, qualifications including professional vitae, and the names of five individuals who may be contacted for letters of reference. Applications must be submitted through Workday. Address inquiries concerning the position to the search committee chair: Dr. David Caldwell Department of Poultry Science University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72704 Phone: 479-575-5397 Email: caldweld@uark.edu Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin September 15, 2025, and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply
Other (see special instructions for details) Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials include a letter stating an interest in this position, qualifications including professional vitae, and the names of five individuals who may be contacted for letters of reference. In addition, the applicant is asked to provide a one-page statement on: (1) professional goals, (2) the challenges facing the discipline and industry and (3) an approach to addressing these challenges including their philosophy of administrative leadership. Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. David Caldwell Department of Poultry Science University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72704 Phone: 479-575-5397 Email: caldweld@uark.edu 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. Pre-employment Screening
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check. The University may conduct pre-employment background checks where applicable. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Benefits
Eligible: Yes
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