Associate Professor or Professor - Department Chair Forestry and Natural Resources
Associate Professor or Professor - Department Chair Forestry and Natural Resources
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The MartinGatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment (MG CAFE University of Kentucky (UK) seeks a Department Chair to support a shared vision with innovative and skilled administration of the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. Responsibilities : The UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources operates through successful integration of its three landgrant missions research education and extension to develop solutions for the critical issues facing forests wildlife and natural resources today and in the future. The Chair will facilitate the Departments efforts to enhance and develop prominence in research and graduate education foster nationally recognized extension and outreach programs and provide leadership for its Society of American Foresters SAF )accredited forestry undergraduate program. Responsibilities also include recruiting mentoring supporting and evaluating faculty and staff managing budgets and departmental resources interacting with external constituencies and partners promoting departmental development leading longterm unit planning and collaborative management of the UK Robinson Forest. The Chair serves as the chief academic officer administrator and program leader for the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources reporting directly to the MG CAFE Dean. Qualifications : Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in forestry natural resources or a related field of study encompassed by the Departments programmatic areas. Candidates must have a compelling vision for the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources role in research education and extension and be able to effectively lead and manage an interdisciplinary academic department. Qualifications also include a demonstrated ability to support nationally prominent programs in research education or extension. Administrative experience and/or evidence of potential for effective administration and a national reputation for excellent scholarship or extension programming from an academic or other research institution are required. Candidates must also be able to develop and promote constructive relationships with on and offcampus stakeholders including forestry and natural resources agencies alumni and donors. The Department is especially interested in candidates who will foster the excellence of its academic community. Applicants should meet qualifications for faculty appointment at the associate professor / professor rank with tenure in a tenure eligible title series. Department : The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources one of 15 academic units in MG CAFE currently has 14 fulltime faculty positions 17 research or extension specialists at least 12 adjunct or emeritus faculty and 5 support staff. The Departments mission is to enhance the ecological economic and social benefits of forests and related natural resources to elevate the quality of life for Kentucky and beyond. Department faculty mentor students in the Forest and Natural Resource Sciences graduate program (MS PhD) and postdoctoral scholars. The Department administers a SAF accredited forestry BS program a Wildlife Biology and Management minor and an Urban and Community Forestry undergraduate certificate program. The Department also shares leadership and teaching responsibility for an interdisciplinary BS program in Natural Resources and Environmental Science housed within MG CAFE . The Department is home to the Forest Health Research and Education Center FHC and fosters collaboration with the colocated scientists from USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station. The Department also plays a significant contributing role to the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. Significant offcampus resources are managed by the Department in support of its landgrant mission including the 15000acre Robinson Forest and nationally recognized Wood Utilization Center both associated with the Robinson Center in eastern Kentucky. For information about the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and the University of Kentucky see and . Living in Central Kentucky offers the charm of a smalltown lifestyle combined with the convenience of a big city thanks to its rich history vibrant arts scene and proximity to metropolitan areas like Louisville and Cincinnati. Working here provides ample opportunities in diverse fields such as healthcare education and horse industry all while enjoying the regions low cost of living friendly communities and beautiful landscapes including the iconic bluegrass fields. For information about living in Lexington see . Position Details: This a department chair appointment with a faculty position in a tenure eligible title series 12month assignment) at the associate professor / professor rank in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources with the distribution of effort (teaching extension/service and/or research) negotiable upon appointment and annually thereafter in compliance with university regulations. UK contributes to employees retirement plans medical coverage and life insurance. To learn about benefits please visit . Submission Materials: Please submit the following through the University of Kentuckys Application Site Materials should be addressed to the search committee and submitted by August 1 2024. Review of applications will begin August 1 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Position availability JanuaryCover Letter that includes a statement of strategic vision administrative experience and leadership philosophy including responsibilities previous described (up to 3 pages) 2 Curriculum Vita that includes a list of publications grants received and records of teaching extension and service (no page limit) 3 Statement on research/creative work (up to 1 page upload as Specific Request 1 4 Statement on teaching/instruction (up to 1 page upload as Specific Request 2 5 Statement on extension/service (up to 1 page upload as Specific Request 3 6 Contact information for at least three 3 professional references who can address in their professional judgement your performance in advancing your scholarly field significance of the venues in which you have been published the grants you have been involved with instructional accomplishments and the service performed. Please also indicate your relationship to the reference. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Questions should be directed to: Dr. Patricia Dyk Search Committee Chair 319A Funkhouser Building; University of Kentucky Lexington KY 40506 Email: Phone:
The MartinGatton College of Agriculture Food and Environment (MG CAFE University of Kentucky (UK) seeks a Department Chair to support a shared vision with innovative and skilled administration of the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. Responsibilities : The UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources operates through successful integration of its three landgrant missions research education and extension to develop solutions for the critical issues facing forests wildlife and natural resources today and in the future. The Chair will facilitate the Departments efforts to enhance and develop prominence in research and graduate education foster nationally recognized extension and outreach programs and provide leadership for its Society of American Foresters SAF )accredited forestry undergraduate program. Responsibilities also include recruiting mentoring supporting and evaluating faculty and staff managing budgets and departmental resources interacting with external constituencies and partners promoting departmental development leading longterm unit planning and collaborative management of the UK Robinson Forest. The Chair serves as the chief academic officer administrator and program leader for the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources reporting directly to the MG CAFE Dean. Qualifications : Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in forestry natural resources or a related field of study encompassed by the Departments programmatic areas. Candidates must have a compelling vision for the UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources role in research education and extension and be able to effectively lead and manage an interdisciplinary academic department. Qualifications also include a demonstrated ability to support nationally prominent programs in research education or extension. Administrative experience and/or evidence of potential for effective administration and a national reputation for excellent scholarship or extension programming from an academic or other research institution are required. Candidates must also be able to develop and promote constructive relationships with on and offcampus stakeholders including forestry and natural resources agencies alumni and donors. The Department is especially interested in candidates who will foster the excellence of its academic community. Applicants should meet qualifications for faculty appointment at the associate professor / professor rank with tenure in a tenure eligible title series. Department : The Department of Forestry and Natural Resources one of 15 academic units in MG CAFE currently has 14 fulltime faculty positions 17 research or extension specialists at least 12 adjunct or emeritus faculty and 5 support staff. The Departments mission is to enhance the ecological economic and social benefits of forests and related natural resources to elevate the quality of life for Kentucky and beyond. Department faculty mentor students in the Forest and Natural Resource Sciences graduate program (MS PhD) and postdoctoral scholars. The Department administers a SAF accredited forestry BS program a Wildlife Biology and Management minor and an Urban and Community Forestry undergraduate certificate program. The Department also shares leadership and teaching responsibility for an interdisciplinary BS program in Natural Resources and Environmental Science housed within MG CAFE . The Department is home to the Forest Health Research and Education Center FHC and fosters collaboration with the colocated scientists from USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station. The Department also plays a significant contributing role to the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. Significant offcampus resources are managed by the Department in support of its landgrant mission including the 15000acre Robinson Forest and nationally recognized Wood Utilization Center both associated with the Robinson Center in eastern Kentucky. For information about the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources and the University of Kentucky see and . Living in Central Kentucky offers the charm of a smalltown lifestyle combined with the convenience of a big city thanks to its rich history vibrant arts scene and proximity to metropolitan areas like Louisville and Cincinnati. Working here provides ample opportunities in diverse fields such as healthcare education and horse industry all while enjoying the regions low cost of living friendly communities and beautiful landscapes including the iconic bluegrass fields. For information about living in Lexington see . Position Details: This a department chair appointment with a faculty position in a tenure eligible title series 12month assignment) at the associate professor / professor rank in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources with the distribution of effort (teaching extension/service and/or research) negotiable upon appointment and annually thereafter in compliance with university regulations. UK contributes to employees retirement plans medical coverage and life insurance. To learn about benefits please visit . Submission Materials: Please submit the following through the University of Kentuckys Application Site Materials should be addressed to the search committee and submitted by August 1 2024. Review of applications will begin August 1 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Position availability JanuaryCover Letter that includes a statement of strategic vision administrative experience and leadership philosophy including responsibilities previous described (up to 3 pages) 2 Curriculum Vita that includes a list of publications grants received and records of teaching extension and service (no page limit) 3 Statement on research/creative work (up to 1 page upload as Specific Request 1 4 Statement on teaching/instruction (up to 1 page upload as Specific Request 2 5 Statement on extension/service (up to 1 page upload as Specific Request 3 6 Contact information for at least three 3 professional references who can address in their professional judgement your performance in advancing your scholarly field significance of the venues in which you have been published the grants you have been involved with instructional accomplishments and the service performed. Please also indicate your relationship to the reference. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. Questions should be directed to: Dr. Patricia Dyk Search Committee Chair 319A Funkhouser Building; University of Kentucky Lexington KY 40506 Email: Phone:
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