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Thank you, Lee Vierling ________________________________ Head, Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences The University of Idaho College of Natural Resources seeks an exceptional individual to serve as Head of the Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences. The candidate will lead outstanding programs, mentor faculty, and prepare globally competitive graduates. The Department (www.uidaho.edu/cnr/feb) offers masters and doctoral programs in Natural Resources, as well as undergraduate programs in Fire Ecology and Management, Forest Resources, Rangeland Ecology and Management, and Renewable Materials. The Department Head will guide and mentor faculty, staff, and students, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and liaise with college and university administration to lead some of Idaho's flagship academic programs. Responsibilities include administering departmental instruction, research, outreach, and engagement activities, fostering faculty and staff development, growing investments in university research, and updating and implementing the College Strategic Action Plan. As an active faculty member, the Department Head will also maintain a portfolio of research, teaching, and outreach activities. Additional responsibilities, a description of academic programs, and position qualifications are found at www.uidaho.edu/cnr/jobs. Applications must include a letter of interest and qualifications, a philosophy of leadership in a teaching, research, and outreach program, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for five references. To apply, submit the materials via the online application system at: http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources/Applicants. Review of applications will begin no sooner than 26 February 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Anthony S. Davis, search committee chair ([email protected]; 208-885-7211). To enrich diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Final candidates must pass a criminal background check. The selectee must provide required U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services eligibility verification prior to employment. ________________________________
