Dean - College of Natural Resources

Colorado State University invites nominations and applications for appointment as Dean of the College of Natural Resources commencing July 1, 2004.

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO

Deadline: 2004/01/16

We are seeking candidates with impeccable scholarly credentials, who are dedicated to teaching, research and outreach, and will provide visionary leadership for the College.

The Dean is the principal administrative and academic officer of the College and reports directly to the Provost /Academic Vice President. The dean's responsibilities include promotion of quality academic programs; development of financial resources; strategic planning; effective management of personnel and programs; and development and promotion of positive relations with appropriate groups and organizations, both on- and off-campus. Colorado State University is committed to creating a university community which values and supports diversity; individuals who contribute to such diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY
Colorado State University was established as the land grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. It is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive land-grant institution enrolling over 25,000 students in eight colleges.

The College of Natural Resources includes four departments (Fishery and Wildlife Biology; Forest, Rangeland and Watershed Stewardship; Geosciences; Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism) and two nationally recognized research centers (the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands). A cross-disciplinary academic program is also housed in the College (Graduate Degree Program in Ecology).

The College consists of 62 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 360 research professional and state classified staff, 1000 undergraduate students, 230 graduate students, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The Dean oversees a budget of approximately $8 million per year, plus external research contracts totaling approximately $35 million in annual research expenditures. General information about the University and the College of Natural Resources can be accessed at www.cnr.colostate.edu.

QUALIFICATIONS

Colorado State University is seeking an individual with strong interpersonal skills and high academic standards who is a confident decision maker. An applicant for the position of Dean must have:

• an earned doctorate degree in a Natural Resources discipline or related field;
• an outstanding record of achievement in research and teaching that merits appointment as full professor in one of the College's academic departments;
• evidence of administrative and leadership effectiveness at the level of department head, program director or equivalent;
• evidence of a commitment to diversity through the use of equal opportunity and affirmative action;
• a holistic and innovative vision for a natural resource college in a land grant university;
• demonstrated commitment to participatory decision-making in an academic or organizational setting;
• an ability to develop and promote positive relations with appropriate groups and organizations, both on- and off-campus

In addition, the following attributes are desirable:

• evidence of a commitment to K-16 collaboration
• a demonstrated ability to raise funds to support the educational enterprise
• strong communication skills

THE FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY

Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a community of 118,000 situated 60 miles north of Denver against the foothills of the Rockies. The city has ranked among the top five ideal places to live in several recent national publications. Fort Collins has a pleasant climate and numerous recreational and cultural opportunities.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations of qualified individuals are encouraged and should be received by January 5, 2004.

APPLICATIONS

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; for full consideration, however, completed applications must be on file on or before 5:00 p.m. MST, January 16, 2004.

Applications should include a brief statement expressing the applicant's educational and administrative philosophy and addressing the position and qualifications; a current resume; and the names, addresses, telephone and FAX numbers, and email addresses of five references (who will only be contacted with the approval of the candidate).

Please provide this information electronically or direct any inquiries to:

Dr. Rick Miranda
Chair of CNR Dean Search Committee
Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Campus Delivery - 1801
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523 - 1801
Phone: (970) 491-6864
Fax: (970) 491-6639
E-mail: Rick.Miranda@ColoState.Edu

Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services Building, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO 80523. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.

For more information, visit: http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/hr/cnrdean.html