Posted 10/15/09
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
Department of Agricultural Economics
Head
Kincannon & Reed has been retained by The University of
Nebraska-Lincoln to recruit candidates for the position of
Head, Department of Agricultural Economics. This department
offers a nationally recognized undergraduate program in
Agricultural Business and also has majors in Agricultural
Economics and Natural Resource and Environmental Economics.
PhD and MS degrees are offered in Agricultural Economics,
including joint MS programs with Animal Science and
Statistics. Research and Extension programs provide
education and information to the state, region, nation and
the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is a 12-month, 1.00 FTE, administrative
assignment. The Agricultural Economics Department Head is
responsible for the administration and leadership of the
teaching, research, extension/outreach, and international
activities in the department. Specific duties include, but
are not limited to:
- Responsible to the Institute of Agriculture and Natural
Resources (IANR) Deans and Directors which includes the
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
(CASNR), Agricultural Research Division (ARD), and
Cooperative Extension Division (CED), and to the IANR
Vice Chancellor.
- Provide leadership for the development, implementation,
and evaluation of departmental graduate and undergraduate
teaching, research, and extension programs in accordance
with University and IANR strategic and action plans.
- Develop and administer budgets for the departmental
programs. Work closely with faculty in establishing
program priorities and plans, in allocating physical,
budgetary, and support staff resources, and in pursuing
internal and external grant support.
- Facilitate recruitment, development, and retention of
departmental faculty and staff.
- Oversee agricultural economics programs at research and
extension centers.
- Coordinate and participate in undergraduate and graduate
student recruitment and retention activities in the
department, the college and the university.
- Provide administrative leadership for faculty and staff
assigned to the unit with major attention to professional
development and evaluation, and participate in joint
evaluation of faculty with research and extension
directors and heads or chairs.
- Foster interdisciplinary ties with appropriate
departments and programs within the University.
- Encourage linkages with external groups to strengthen
ties with stakeholders, state, regional, national and
international organizations, governmental agencies (state
and federal), non-governmental organizations, alumni and
the citizens of Nebraska.
- Coordinate and develop plans for facility use. Provide
liaison between the administration and the faculty on
recommendations/actions which are subject to approval at
a level beyond the department.
- Maintain a productive environment for research, teaching,
extension, public service and international programs, and
within available time, participate in these activities.
- Promote compliance with federal and state regulations
regarding hazardous wastes, safety, and other
regulations.
- Ensure that all programs of the department are
administered according to the University's Equity, Access
and Diversity program.
- Maintain an inclusive climate in the unit.
- Work with the Department's advisory board.
- Carry out other duties as assigned or needed to advance
the departmental role and mission.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree in
Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a closely related
field, and must meet the qualifications for appointment as
a tenured professor. Applicants must have the demonstrated
skills and abilities to undertake the responsibilities of
the department head as outlined. Familiarity with the Land-
Grant system is highly desirable.
SALARY:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications
and experience. The University of Nebraska offers a
benefits package that makes available group life, health,
disability insurance and family coverage programs to the
employee; TIAA/CREF and/or Fidelity Investment fund
retirement plans; excellent vacation and sick leave plans;
and staff and dependent tuition remission.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
For consideration as a candidate or to suggest a
prospective candidate, please contact in confidence:
CONTACT: Kelly Kincannon
Chairman, Kincannon & Reed
Tel: 540-955-7092
M: 703-623-2220
Email: MAILTO:kkincannon@krsearch.net
Interested parties making application should access the web
site:
http://employment.unl.edu
search for requisition number 090464 and complete the
faculty academic administrative information form. Attach a
letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact
information (mailing address, phone number, and email
address, if available) for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin Friday, November 13,
2009, and continue until the position is filled or the
search is closed.
The University of Nebraska has an active National Science
Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed
to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative
action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual
careers.