The College of Agricultural Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (ESM; https://ecosystems.psu.edu/) at the University Park campus. The Department's land-grant mission is to ensure a vibrant future for humanity by preserving ecosystems, promoting inclusivity, fostering scientific breakthroughs, educating students for impactful careers, inspiring future leaders, and collaborating on innovative solutions to major environmental challenges. Our mission is achieved through nationally and internationally recognized research, teaching, and outreach activities in key ecosystem science disciplines involving forest health, restoring ecosystem function and service, scaling up ecosystem management, and watershed resilience, with an emphasis on applications in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, water, soils, and agriculture. Qualifications include earned doctorate and a record of scholarly activity, extramural funding, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and that would qualify for the rank of professor with tenure. Candidates with strong personnel management experience, demonstrated ability to manage budget priorities, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and mentoring are encouraged to apply using the full job posting at the PSU Careers site<https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Department-Head--Department-of-Ecosystem-Science-and-Management_REQ_0000061163>, (job REQ_0000061163) with the following materials: 1) letter of application that states an applicant's specific interest in the position, qualifications, previous professional and administrative responsibilities, and achievements; 2) statement of leadership philosophy; 3) statement describing leadership in, and approaches to, enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; 4) curriculum vitae with statement of current position and responsibilities, and 5) contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable applicant is identified. Inquiries can be addressed to Dr. K. Sandeep Prabhu (k...@psu.edu<mailto:k...@psu.edu>), Chair of Search Committee.
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