Department Chairperson - Fayetteville, United States - Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

Description

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

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.

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Department:

Admin

Department's Website:

Information about the Department of Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, the University of Arkansas, and the surrounding community can be obtained by visiting the website: of Job Duties:Provide visionary and impactful leadership in planning, integrating, and implementing research, teaching, and extension programs. Duties also include (1) administrative and fiscal leadership for departmental personnel, programs, and physical resources; (2) leadership in planning, faculty development, and pursuit of extramural funding; (3) coordination with other university programs, professional and governmental agencies, and industry groups; and (4) development of an understanding of agriculture in Arkansas and the evolving research priorities in departmental disciplines including, but not limited to, crop science, soil science, and environmental science. The Department Head provides administrative leadership to the teaching programs including student instruction, recruitment, and retention, and nurturing strong relationships with students and alumni. The Department Head also serves as part of the broader administrative team of the Division of Agriculture and the Bumpers College.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in agronomy, crop science, crop physiology, environmental science, plant breeding, soil science, weed science, or a closely related discipline and must have an outstanding record of professional accomplishments. The candidate's record must demonstrate the skills necessary to lead and administer a program that includes 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, effective communication skills, ability to attract extramural funding, interest in providing multidisciplinary leadership and coordination of diverse research interests, interest in and ability to recruit undergraduate and graduate students, and a commitment to fostering research and academic excellence. 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. Demonstrated experience developing exemplary scholarship that serves the Land-Grant mission is valued.

Additional Information:

Applicants should submit the following electronically.

1) Letter of application, including a summary of relevant experiences and accomplishments;

2) A no more than two-page vision statement regarding professional goals, the challenges facing the discipline and industry, and approach to addressing these challenges including his or her philosophy of administrative leadership;

3) A detailed vitae including a list of extension activities and publications, grant proposals written, and a summary of research, extension, and teaching activities; and

4) List of five individuals with e-mail addresses and phone numbers who may be contacted for reference letters.

Applications should be submitted electronically at the UADA jobs site (). Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Nathan Slaton, Search Committee Chair, at .

Screening of applicants will begin March 15, 2024, and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.