Position Announcement Associate Dean for Research College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Texas Tech University
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at Texas Tech University is seeking to hire an accomplished, highly motivated agricultural scientist to lead the research efforts of the College as the Associate Dean for Research (ADR). The position will be full-time administration; however, engagement in research and teaching activities in the successful applicant's discipline is encouraged.
About the College: The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (<http://www.casnr.ttu.edu/>http://www.casnr.ttu.edu/) includes the departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Plant and Soil Science, and Natural Resources Management, along with multiple research centers and institutes. For the most recent academic year, the College had 1,503 undergraduates, and 358 M.S. and Ph.D. students. The annual operating budget is more than $10 million, with approximately $15 million annually in research funding.
The College has a rich history of excellence in teaching and student advising, with a significant national presence among various departments in competitive intercollegiate judging and academic competitions. Support of the College by alumni and industry groups in the state is strong. The College is a key player in the research enterprise at Texas Tech University and central to the University's commitment to become an AAU or AAU-like institution.
About the University: Texas Tech University (<http://www.ttu.edu/>http://www.ttu.edu/) is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive state-assisted institution with an enrollment of approximately 32,000 students. Texas Tech University and its sister institution, the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, are located on 1,850 acres in Lubbock, a city of approximately 230,000. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, a School of Law, and the Graduate School. The Health Sciences Center has Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, and Pharmacy.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Associate Dean for Research: The ADR is responsible for overseeing the research enterprise of the college, with a focus on increasing research activities and expenditures (particularly through competitively funded programs) in all discipline areas of the College, identifying funding opportunities, and assisting College faculty through team building and by facilitating the research proposal submission process. Additional duties include:
* serving as the College's liaison with the Office of the Vice President for Research; * interacting with College and University leadership in strategic planning to foster the development and growth of College research programs; * providing leadership of the College faculty in planning, developing, integrating, and implementing research programs; * providing leadership to implement the College's research goals, including campus-wide leadership in several strategic areas for growth of research to enhance the regional and national research presence of the College; * leading efforts to pursue external grant and contract funding in the context of the College's strategic goals; * fostering development of multidisciplinary research programs in the College and University; * maintaining an active role in seeking support and resources for College programs/facilities and work with College development personnel on gift and endowment opportunities such as scholarships, graduate fellowships, and endowed professorships to support research efforts; * representing College research interests to outside agencies and to the agricultural industries; * maintaining an active role in professional societies, regional and national organizations, and committees associated with the interests of the College;
Qualifications: Applicants should have an earned doctorate in a discipline of agricultural sciences or natural resources. A national reputation in research, and a strong track record in generation of extramural research funds, graduate student supervision, and authoring scholarly publications is required, with the expectation that the successful applicant will qualify for tenure in one of the CASNR academic departments with the rank of Professor. Previous experience or other evidence of administrative ability to direct the research operations of the College is required, as is an ability to provide a clear vision and to plan strategically to achieve the College's research goals and objectives. Effective leadership and personnel management skills are essential. The successful applicant should have a track record of making timely decisions and responding promptly to deadlines. Highly refined verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to sharing research accomplishments of the College and its research vision for the future with funding agencies, industry groups, alumni, and other CASNR stakeholders are indispensable.
Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications: Please note that all application materials must be submitted on-line through the Texas Tech University application site at <http://jobs.texastech.edu/>http://jobs.texastech.edu/ (search for Requisition Number 86175). Applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, a statement of their administrative philosophy, and should supply the names of five individuals who may be contacted for letters of reference. Questions should be addressed to Dr. Steve Fraze, Search Committee Chair, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409; telephone (806) 742-2816; e-mail: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected].
Texas Tech University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action Institution and supporter of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Review of the applications will start January 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Expected starting date is June 1, 2013.
Texas Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans, and we consider the needs of dual-career couples.
