Chair, Department of Forestry

The successful candidate will provide direction and leadership during a progressive and innovative era for the Department.

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

Deadline: 2003/01/15

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will providedirection and leadership during a progressive and innovative era forthe Department. In response to changing scientific and human dimensionsthat are broadening and redefining the discipline of forestry andimpacting other natural resource sciences, the Department, with strongsupport from the Dean and Provost, has developed a new vision of ourscientific and land-grant mission. This vision includes enhancing astrong core program in forestry and developing national prominence inresearch and graduate education, as well as addressing a broader rangeof biodiversity conservation, environmental and natural resourceissues. This broader scope will involve a name change to reflect theDepartments mission. The vision statement for the Department is at http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Forestry/forestry.html.The Chair serves as the administrative officer and program leader forthe Department of Forestry, reporting directly to the Dean of theCollege of Agriculture.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph. D. in Forestryor a related natural resource science discipline and show ability todevelop and implement a vision for the expanded departmental mission,as well as possess the ability to lead excellent teaching, research andextension programs. Demonstrated ability to support nationallyprominent research and graduate education is a key qualification.Candidates must have a clear understanding of the land-grant universitymission and a broad vision for the Departments role within the system.Administrative experience and/or evidence of potential for effectiveadministration; a national reputation for excellent scholarship; andstrong leadership, organizational and inter-personal skills are alsoexpected. Applicants should also meet qualifications for immediatetenure in the Department and rank of full professor.

Department: The Department of Forestry currently has 17 full-timefaculty positions (including up to five faculty to be recruited andhired by the successful Chair candidate) and eight research orextension specialists. The Department Chair will provide leadership forits Society of American Foresters accredited Forestry undergraduateprogram and an interdisciplinary undergraduate program in NaturalResources and Conservation Management. The Department also managesunique assets such as a nationally recognized Wood Utilization Centerand the Universitys Robinson Forest, both located in eastern Kentucky.

Salary: Salary is negotiable. Benefits and salary are competitivewith other leading land grant universities.

Nominations and Application Deadline: Nominations are encouraged.Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2003 or until asuitable candidate is found. To apply, send a statement of interestdescribing the following: educational background, experience,leadership philosophy, and vision for the Department. Please include aresume, copies of transcripts and the names and addresses of fourreferences to: Dr. Nancy Cox, Search Committee Chair, ASN S-107,Lexington, KY 40546-0091. Phone 859-257-3333. FAX 859-257-3393. Email: ncox@uky.edu.

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer andencourages applications from minorities and women.

For more information, visit: chair-uk.pdf