Professor and Head, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
The Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Department Head is responsible for leadership in a multidisciplinary natural resources program in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, and wood science. Other responsibilities include: •Administrative responsibility for curriculum and academic affairs, research and extension agendas, personnel and facilities, and financial matters of the department. •Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the Institute of Agriculture administrators and other academic departments, government agencies, industry and the private sector. •Having the vision and personal attributes to challenge the faculty and lead the department in the complex, changing natural resources environment. •Helping to identify appropriate funding opportunities for faculty to become involved in research in keeping with the department's mission. •Upholding the Affirmative Action policy of The University of Tennessee.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Deadline: 2006/03/15
Announcement
POSITION:
Professor and Head
LOCATION:
Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Screening of applicants will begin March 15, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Head is responsible for leadership in a multidisciplinary natural resources program in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, and wood science. The Head has administrative responsibility for curriculum and academic affairs, research and extension agendas, personnel and facilities, and financial matters of the department. The Head is responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the Institute of Agriculture administrators and other academic departments, government agencies, industry and the private sector. The Head is required to have the vision and personal attributes to challenge the faculty and lead the department in the complex, changing natural resources environment. The Head should help identify appropriate funding opportunities for faculty to become involved in research in keeping with the department's mission. The Head is required to uphold the Affirmative Action policy of The University of Tennessee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Head will have a Ph.D. in forestry, wildlife, fisheries, wood science, or a closely related field, with nationally recognized accomplishments in teaching, research, or extension. A keen appreciation of these three areas and disciplines within the department is necessary. Experience in fiscal and personnel management is essential. The skills to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and the ability to provide progressive leadership for multidisciplinary programs are necessary attributes. Involvement in appropriate professional societies is essential. A strong commitment to professional development of faculty, staff, and students is required. Evidence of effective interaction with industry, governmental, and non-governmental agencies is essential, also. Must be knowledgeable of and committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity.
SALARY:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION AND NOMINATION:
Applicants should provide a formal letter of application, a current CV, transcripts of all college work, and a list of technical and non-technical publications. Candidates should provide four professional references. Nominations are encouraged and should be in writing. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.
SUBMIT INQUIRIES TO:
Dr. G. Neil Rhodes, Jr., Chairman
Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Search/ Advisory Committee
The University of Tennessee
2506 Jacob Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management, 600 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.
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