Vice President for Agriculture

Summary:
The President and the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas System invite letters of nomination and applications for the position of Vice President of the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas System. The Vice President for Agriculture serves as the administrative head of the unit representing land grant extension and research and reports directly to the President of the System. The Division of Agriculture is headquartered in the University of Arkansas System Offices in Little Rock, AR.

The Vice President for Agriculture provides statewide leadership addressing the needs of agricultural commodity organizations, agribusinesses, and rural communities. This includes direct interaction with diverse stakeholders at the local, state and federal level.

Agriculture is the backbone of the Arkansas economy, accounting for approximately one in seven jobs. Combined, agricultural industries account for more than $19.4 billion of the value added to the Arkansas economy annually and contribute more than 14% to the state’s total valued added. The Division of Agriculture is a major player in providing research and extension work in support of agriculture, as well as helping to train its future workforce.

To apply or for more details visit: https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Little-Rock/Vice-President-for-Agriculture-Chancellor_R0007796

Confidential inquiries or informal nominations can be sent to:
Vice President for Agriculture Search Committee Donald R. Bobbitt, President
University of Arkansas System Office 2404 North University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72207-3608
president@uasys.edu

Additional Information:
Evaluation of applications will begin on February 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the Division of Agriculture, visit www.uada.edu.

The University of Arkansas System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.