Professor and Head of Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

4 weeks ago

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title:

Professor and Head of Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management

Job Summary:

The Oklahoma State University Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management invites applications and nominations for the position of Professor and Head of the department. The successful candidate will be administratively responsible to the Vice President and Dean of OSU Agriculture.

Department Profile:

The OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management conducts interdisciplinary research, instruction, and Extension education to address sustainable management and conservation of fishery, forest, rangeland, wildlife, and other natural resources of Oklahoma and beyond. The department is nationally and internationally recognized for excellence and dedication to developing students into well-rounded professionals, educators, and leaders.

Responsibilities:
  • Promote excellence in scholarly teaching, research, and Extension.
  • Recruit and retain outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
  • Effectively and efficiently manage human, financial, and physical resources.
  • Represent departmental interests in a collaborative manner to administrators and other University and Division units.
  • Engage the department with state and federal agencies, agricultural and natural resource industries, professional organizations, alumni, and the public at-large.
  • Pursue external funding to include competitive grants, research contracts, gifts, and other special funding.
  • Encourage professional growth and development through assigning responsibilities and evaluating the performance of faculty, staff, and students.
  • Foster an environment of community, teamwork, and respect among students and the departmental faculty and staff.
  • Represent and extend departmental activities in state, regional, national, and international organizations and committees.
  • Lead collaborative work among faculty and staff in aligning departmental strategic initiatives and activities in support of the strategic plan for OSU Agriculture.
  • Provide departmental leadership with fairness and integrity.
Qualifications:
  • Earned doctoral degree in a natural resource ecology and management discipline.
  • Outstanding record of scholarly achievements and professional activities related to teaching, research, and/or Extension.
  • Thorough understanding of and advocacy for the land grant mission.
  • Evidence of administrative ability to direct an academic department with visionary and progressive leadership.
  • Proven ability to attract external resources for teaching, research, and/or Extension through grants, contracts, and/or donations.
  • Ability to effectively listen, communicate, and represent the department among administrators, agencies, and stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to foster professional development, assign responsibilities, and facilitate team building.
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to make timely decisions.
  • Ability to inspire others, relate to people, demonstrate effective communication skills, foster professional development, assign responsibilities, and evaluate the performance of faculty and staff.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural, economic, environmental, and social issues affecting producers, educators, agribusinesses, natural resource agencies, and organizations, consumers, and communities.
  • Commitment to international programs.
  • Commitment to continuing one's own professional and leadership development.
Employment Conditions:

This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative appointment with tenure as a professor in the department. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Continuation of this position is subject to performance and need.

Application:

Interested applicants must apply via OSU's online applicant tracking system at http://jobs.okstate.edu: search for the position labeled req18247. As part of the application process, provide a cover letter, CV, full contact information for four references, and a statement of administrative leadership philosophy and vision. Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Wade Thomason, Committee Chair (Wade.Thomason@okstate.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.

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