Associate Dean for Research and Extension

Organization
North Carolina State University

Location
Raleigh, NC

Application Deadline
01/09/2009

Responsibilities: The Associate Dean is expected to provide dynamic leadership in achieving CNR’s goal of excellence in research and extension scholarship and to foster innovative ideas for enhancing research and extension scholarship opportunities.  The successful candidate will oversee the CNR Research Office, including pre- and post-award administration.  He/She will build and maintain successful relationships with a variety of external stakeholders and provides leadership on a variety of college-wide initiatives.  The successful candidate is also expected to foster a climate supportive of innovative collaboration among CNR faculty and its external partners.  He/She represents the college on research and extension matters in university, state, national and international venues and assists the Dean on other matters.  We are looking for an energetic and skilled individual who can provide direction in growing and enhancing the reputation of the college’s research and extension programs.

Qualifications:   The successful candidate must:
• Have earned a PhD in a natural resources-related field, with scholarly accomplishments appropriate for the rank of Professor.
• Have a record of administrative and management experience.
• Have experience with a variety of funding agencies, including federal, state, private industry and foundations.
• Have demonstrated the ability to build and lead teams.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be familiar or show the ability to quickly become familiar with managing research expenditures.
In addition, candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred:
• Knowledge of intellectual property policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of development and fundraising.
• Experience with or appreciation of Land Grant Universities

 
About the College:  The College of Natural Resources is organized in three departments – Forestry & Environmental Resources; Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management; and Wood & Paper Science – which provide a strongly integrative, multidisciplinary approach to the study of national and global natural resources issues.  The more than 200 faculty and staff of the college include biologists, chemists, engineers,  economists, policy specialists, and social scientists working to ensure the sustainable use of our natural resources.  Approximately 240 graduate and 1150 undergraduate students participate in our world-renowned programs in forest genetics, forest nutrition, tropical forest conservation and utilization, forest biotechnology, fisheries and wildlife science, wood and paper science and engineering, recreational resource management and natural resource policy and economics, as well as newly created programs in environmental technology, professional golf and sport management, geographic information science and sustainable tourism.  In the last fiscal year, approximately $10 million in external funds were secured by College of Natural Resources faculty.  Vibrant extension and outreach programs exist within each of the three departments.  More detailed information about the college can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/. 

About NC State University:  Founded in 1887, North Carolina State University (NC State) is a Land Grant university and is the largest university in the State, with almost 32,000 students and 8,000 faculty and staff. NC State consistently ranks nationally among the top public universities and best higher-education values.  For information about employment at NC State, please see http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/hr/employment/resources/.

About Raleigh and the Research Triangle:  NC State University anchors the Research Triangle region, home of many of the country’s leading Fortune 500 technology, research, and pharmaceutical companies, as well as other fine universities, with whom we share uniquely collaborative relationships. National rankings consistently rate Raleigh and its surrounding region among the five best places in the country to live and work, with a highly educated workforce, moderate weather, reasonable cost of living, and a welcoming environment. Raleigh is situated in a lovely part of the state, with the Atlantic Ocean two hours to the east, and the Blue Ridge Mountains three hours to the west.

Screening of applications will begin January 9, 2009 and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.  All applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.ncsu.edu  (position # EPV 05-64-0804).  On the site you will be asked to complete an EPA profile and attach a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your interest in the position and the names and contact information for at least four references.

Inquiries should be directed to Barry Goldfarb (Chair, Search and Screen Committee) at (919) 515-4471 or barry_goldfarb@ncsu.edu, Dept. Of Forestry and Environmental Resources, Campus Box 8008, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8008.

NC State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.  The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.  Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the applications process should contact Robin Hughes, robin_hughes@ncsu.edu ph:  (919) 515-2883 fax:  (919) 515-7231.  Proper documentation of identity and employability in the United States will be required.

For more information, see http://cnr.ncsu.edu/.