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Subject: Position Announcement: Animal Sciences Department
Head, North Dakota State University
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:59:56 -0500
North Dakota State University is seeking applications for the position
of Department Head, Animal Sciences to lead a dynamic and growing animal
sciences department into the future.
https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/11385
Opening #2001447
Position Description
The Head is responsible for dynamic statewide and national leadership
to foster high-quality and effective research, teaching, and extension
activities in Animal Sciences. This nationally recognized department
is composed of 27 full-time faculty with 35 support personnel. The
department offers undergraduate majors in animal science, veterinary
technology, and equine science, with a current enrollment of 332
undergraduate students. Highly productive and dedicated faculty have
developed strong research programs in diverse areas ranging from animal
production systems to molecular biology. Core research areas include
reproductive physiology, ruminant nutrition, meat science, and genetics,
with research faculty who advise 28 graduate students at the M.S. and
Ph.D. levels. Facilities include well-equipped laboratories and
livestock research and teaching units. Faculty work collaboratively
with scientists and extension personnel across the state, nation, and
world to undertake research and disseminate knowledge relating to
animal agriculture. Research, teaching, and extension programs are
internationally recognized and serve a variety of stakeholders.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide leadership for the department’s
research, teaching, and extension programs. The Head will serve as the
administrative officer for the Department of Animal Sciences providing
visionary leadership for the unit. Responsibilities and duties include
(but are not limited to) the following:
• Managing the department’s human, financial, and physical resources.
• Leading the development and implementation of the vision for animal
sciences.
• Recruiting and retaining outstanding personnel and promoting an
environment that fosters diversity, collegiality, and teamwork.
• Leading the recruitment of outstanding students and promoting programs,
both curricular and extra-curricular, that support students in reaching
their full potential.
• Fostering excellence in research, teaching, and extension within the
department.
• Leading the department’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion
at all levels.
• Representing and promoting the department inside and outside the
university through active participation in events and engagement
with stakeholders. Examples of external stakeholders include livestock
producers, commodity organizations, industry, scientific communities,
alumni, and potential students.
• Working closely with other departments, colleges, research extension
centers, and university administration to meet department goals.
• Promoting and leading an environment of mutual assistance and
collaboration within and outside the department.
• Seeking and acquiring resources, including gifts and endowments,
for departmental programs.
• Representing and leading the department through assessment and
accreditation processes.
• Facilitating open communication within and outside the department.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• An earned doctorate or other terminal degree in Animal Sciences or
closely related field with a proven record of excellence in
scholarly activities with the credentials appropriate for appointment
at the rank of Full Professor and tenure in the Department.
• Recognition as an innovative leader in a discipline related to the
mission of the Department of Animal Sciences.
• In-depth understanding and contemporary vision of the land-grant
mission with regard to research, teaching, and extension.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written
communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with a diverse set of constituents and
stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and to the promotion of equal
opportunity, diversity, and affirmative action.
• Ability to manage large and complex budgets.
• Ability to effectively manage personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to the land grant mission.
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated success in fiscal and personnel management.
• Exemplary record of professional achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with
stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in the area of fundraising and philanthropy.
• Demonstrated ability to garner extramural grant support.
NDSU – a student-focused, land-grant, research university
Agriculture – livestock production, including beef cattle, dairy, swine,
sheep, and specialty livestock, as well as a growing processing industry,
is an important component of North Dakota’s economy. Agriculture is highly
valued by NDSU and stakeholders as the economic driver of North Dakota’s
economy.
Fargo, ND – home of NDSU and the largest city of North Dakota. Located in
southeast corner of the state, Fargo boasts safe, clean neighborhoods,
excellent schools, and diverse community activities. Fargo ranks high as
one of the country’s most livable cities.
To apply
• Visit https://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/11385
• create an account
• create and submit your application when prompted
Screening will begin June 1, 2020
Direct questions to:
John McEvoy
Search Committee Chair
701-231-8530
john.mcevoyndsu.edu
NDSU is an ADVANCE institution and Carnegie High Research Activity
Institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are
encouraged to apply.
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information,
marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus
activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance
status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship
to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries
to Vice Provost for Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main
Campus, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa.ndsu.edu. This publication will be made
available in alternative formats for people with disabilities upon
request, 701-231-7881.
Alison Ward, PhD
Assistant Professor, Nutritional Epigenetics
Department of Animal Sciences
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Hultz Hall 183
Dept 7630, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
phone: 701.231.5649
mailto:Lauren.Hannandsu.edu
http://www.ndsu.edu/
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