DirectorProfessor - Powell Research and Extension Center

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JOB TITLE:

Director/Professor Powell Research and Extension Center

JOB PURPOSE:

The University of Wyoming invites applications for the Director of the Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) near Powell Wyoming. Position responsibilities will include administration research and extension.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervising PREC fiscal and physical operations and assisting PREC fulfill its research outreach and service mission
• Facilitate the development and implementation of research projects at PREC relevant to the Big Horn Basin and the state of Wyoming address producer concerns where feasible conduct applied research and activities relatedtoWyoming Agriculture
• Engage with the PREC Advisory Board Community College representatives in the PREC service area and economic development groupsinthePRECservice area
• Lead strategic planning and ensure compliance and alignment with federal funding sources such as Hatch and Multistate Hatch projects. Director will be responsible for maintaining a PREC Hatch project as well as participating in MultiState Hatch projects.
• Publish research results in appropriate accessible formats and ensure maintenance of the PREC website
• Form collaborations with internal and external stakeholders and stakeholder groups industry representatives civic organizations and other appropriate organizations and/or individuals necessary to accomplish the responsibilities.
• SupervisePREC Farm manager(s) research associate(s) and accountingclerical staff.
• Coordinate with other UW faculty and collaborate with regional colleagues to ensure efficient and effective research and extension programs.
• Interact with multiple academic departments operational units and administration across the college and university
• Encourage faculty located on and off the University of Wyoming Campus to develop Research and Extension programs that benefit the Bighorn Basin and the state
• Have a strong commitment to the mission of a landgrant institution.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Influence
• Collaboration
• Individual Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Independence
• Technical/Professional Knowledge

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned PhD in agriculture related field
• Achieved rank of Associate or Full Professor or equivalent tenured not required.
• Demonstrated Research and/or Extension experience in crop production and management
• Experience in managing budgets grants people and projects
• Effective communication skills and an ability to communicate with diverse audiences
• Understanding of and commitment to the landgrant university mission.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and or knowledge of R and E Center operations
• Experience with Plant/Crop Science Research such as soil fertility plant pathology entomology plant breeding variety evaluation and development and/or science.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in extension or educational programming delivering scientific content in an approachable manner
• Evidence of ability to secure extramural funding to support applied research and extension programming
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in diverse and interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse groups through strategic planning and to carry those plans through to fruition

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:

• Cover letter that explains:
• How your education training and previous experiences have prepared you to successfully address the essential duties and responsibilities of this position
• Your interest and experiences in research and extension and/or working with crop producers
• Your commitment to stakeholderdriven applied research
• Current CV or resume
• Names and contact information of four professional references (include name title address phone and email)

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 01/31/2025 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women minorities veterans and persons with disabilities.

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