Director, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington

The School of Environmental and Forest Sciences (SEFS) in the University of Washington’s College of the Environment seeks an innovative leader in environmental, forest, and conservation sciences who will enhance and further its reputation and position as an international leader in learning, discovery, and engagement. SEFS graduate programs are ranked in the top three among peer academic units in the U.S.

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington

School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington

Deadline: 2011/12/07

Essential Job Functions:  play a vital role in guiding the School’s academic growth and developing new initiatives over the next 5 years; provide School-level management of its programs, centers, and research grants; allocate its revenues in a manner that supports its mission; and enhance its sizable and growing endowment.

Qualifications:

1. PhD in any field of natural resource or environmental management and science

2. substantial administrative and team leadership experience

3. the ability to work productively with organizations and private donors

The appointed Director must qualify for the rank of professor in SEFS. A detailed job description and more information about SEFS can be found within the provided link .

Review of applications will begin on 12/7/2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Application: should submit a statement of interest addressing the qualifications listed above, a current CV, and the names and contact information of five references. Questions and applications should be directed to sefsdir@uw.edu (preferred) or to

For more information, visit: http://www.cfr.washington.edu/aboutTheSchool/SEFSDirector.pdf