| Position Title: | Assistant Dean/Assistant Director |
| Salary: | DOE |
| Part/Full: | Full Time |
| Date Available: | 9/8/2009 |
Assistant Dean for Research/Assistant Director, Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station, Salary DOE&Q. The Assistant Dean/Assistant Director is responsible to the Dean for Research and Director of the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station and will be expected to assist in the overall administration of the Agricultural Experiment Station, including planning, resource management, program evaluation, program coordination, budget development, prioritizing, and public interaction. This includes coordination of the statewide Experiment Station research activities and faculty in seven academic departments and ten (10) Research & Education Centers statewide. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying and analyzing new and emerging areas of research at the federal, state and industry level in order to support and direct innovative and interdisciplinary research activities that meet programmatic goals. This position will nurture productive internal and external collaborations to strengthen program effectiveness including the development of multi-disciplinary teams, expansion of existing working relationships, and reports on the impacts engendered by these activities. Required are an earned doctorate in an agricultural science, natural resource, or a closely allied field; experience executing and administering research programs; demonstrated success in extramural funding efforts; understanding of the land-grant mission; success in team building; success in developing and enhancing relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents; knowledge of and commitment to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity; and work experience that demonstrates the management and decision-making skills necessary to perform the position’s duties and fulfill its responsibilities. Preference will be given to applicants that have the qualifications and experience to hold the rank of tenured Full Professor in an academic department of the Institute of Agriculture. Candidates must also have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Information on TAES may be found at http://taes.tennessee.edu For more information on this position please go to: http://agresearch.tennessee.edu/position/Asst_Dean.pdf Screening of applicants will begin 10/5/2009. To apply or nominate someone: Send a cover letter summarizing the above qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references to: Search Chair: Dr. Michael Davidson, 2605 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996; Application materials may also be sent electronically to: pmdavidson@utk.edu | |
| Company/Institution: | University of Tennessee |
| City, State: | Knoxville, TN |
| Zip Code: | 37996 |
| Country: | USA |
| E-mail: | pmdavidson@utk.edu |