Dean College of Agriculture

Iowa State University invites nominations and applications for a dean of the College ofAgriculture. We seek an individual who has a clear vision for the college as a leader andinnovator in agriculture, food, natural resources, and biosciences. The college is one of the premier colleges of agriculture in the nation and has as a goal to become the best in fulfilling the mission of the land-grant university.

Iowa State University

Ames

Deadline: 2005/10/15

The dean serves as the chief academic officer of the college and as director of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station. The dean reports to the university provost and coordinates the college's extension and outreach program. The College of Agriculture has one of the most cited research programs in the world and is comprised of 15 academic departments and 21 centers and institutes. The college has one of the top undergraduate programs in the country and several highly ranked departments. The college includes more than 350 tenure-track faculty, 2,477 undergraduates, and 690 graduate students and has a budget for teaching, research, and extension that exceeds $110 million.  Learn more about the college at www.ag.iastate.edu. Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-- Extensive and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). It enrolls approximately 26,000 students who are served by 6,100 faculty and staff.

The university is located in Ames, an exceptional community of 50,000, recently ranked as the second most livable small city in the nation. For more information about Iowa State, visit www.iastate.edu.

Candidates will have a clear vision for the role of the college in the future of agriculture, food, renewables, biotechnology, and natural resources in Iowa and throughout the world.  A demonstrated leadership ability to maintain national and international preeminence for the college.  A doctoral degree and distinguished accomplishments commensurate with a tenured professorship in the college. A demonstrated understanding of a land-grant university and its missions in research, teaching and learning, and extension/professional practice.  A demonstrated commitment to diversity. . An ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse constituencies, locally, nationally, and internationally. A demonstrated understanding of modern agricultural research and technologies, including life sciences and food sciences; natural resources; sustainability; and the interdependence of rural and metropolitan communities.  Administrative experience in leading a complex organization is preferred. Also preferred are experiences in strategic planning, program development, and fund raising.  

Nominations should include the name and complete address of the nominee. Applications and nominations should be sent electronically to agdeansearch@iastate.edu and should include a letter addressing the applicant's interest, relevant experience, and qualifications for the position described above and a current curriculum vita or professional résumé. Finalists will be asked to provide five references. Inquiries can be addressed to committee chair Labh Hira at lhira@iastate.edu. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by October 15, 2005. Nominations of qualified persons and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For more information, visit: http://www.ag.iastate.edu