Academic Leader and Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources

7 days ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) at the University of Kentucky seeks a Department Chair to lead the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the Department's efforts to enhance and develop prominence in research and graduate education, foster nationally recognized extension and outreach programs, and provide leadership for its Society of American Foresters (SAF)-accredited forestry undergraduate program.

Responsibilities
  • Recruit, mentor, support, and evaluate faculty and staff
  • Manage budgets and departmental resources
  • Interact with external constituencies and partners
  • Promote departmental development
  • Lead long-term unit planning
  • Collaborate in the management of the UK Robinson Forest
Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in forestry, natural resources, or a related field of study
  • Compelling vision for the Department's role in research, education, and extension
  • Ability to effectively lead and manage an interdisciplinary academic department
  • Demonstrated ability to support nationally prominent programs in research, education, or extension
  • Administrative experience and/or evidence of potential for effective administration
  • National reputation for excellent scholarship or extension programming
Department Overview

The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is one of 15 academic units in M-G CAFE, with 14 full-time faculty positions, 17 research or extension specialists, and 5 support staff. The Department's mission is to enhance the ecological, economic, and social benefits of forests and related natural resources to elevate the quality of life for Kentucky and beyond.

What We Offer
  • Faculty appointment at the associate professor/professor rank with tenure in a tenure-eligible title series
  • 12-month assignment
  • Negotiable distribution of effort (teaching, extension/service, and/or research)
  • UK contributes to employee's retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance


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