Professor & Head of Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Professor and Head

Division of Agricultural Sciences and NaturalResources
OklahomaState University - Stillwater, Oklahoma TheDivision of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma StateUniversity (OSU Agriculture) invites applications and nominations of energeticand visionary individuals for the position of Professor and Head of the OSU Departmentof Natural Resource Ecology and Management.  This appointment is administrativelyresponsible to the Vice President and Dean of OSU Agriculture.



DepartmentProfile

Building uponits foundation of excellence and commitment to the citizens of Oklahoma andbeyond, the OSU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM)conducts interdisciplinary research, instruction, and Extension education toaddress sustainable management and conservation of fishery, forest, rangeland,wildlife and other natural resources of Oklahoma and beyond.  The department is nationally andinternationally recognized for excellence and dedication to developing studentsinto well-rounded professionals, educators, and leaders.


OSU Agricultureconsists of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, OSU Extension, and OSU AgResearch. Presently, there are 17 tenured or tenure-track faculty members inNREM as well as three career track faculty. The department is supported by threestaff members and service units in information technology, finance and businessoperations, and communications and marketing. The Oklahoma Cooperative Fish& Wildlife Research Unit is an integral part of the department and includesthree adjunct faculty members.


Thedepartment's approximately 250 undergraduate students select from majors inFisheries and Aquatic Ecology, Forest Ecology and Management, Rangeland Ecologyand Management, Wildlife Ecology and Management, and Wildlife Biology andPre-veterinary Science. The Forestry Ecology and Management option isaccredited by the Society of American Foresters. The department averages 60graduate students and offers M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. 


Additional information may be found here: https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/natural-resource/



Responsibilities

* Promote excellence in scholarly teaching, research, and Extension.
* Recruit and retain outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
* Effectively and efficiently manage human, financial, and physical resources.
* Represent departmental interests in a collaborative manner to administrators and other University and Division units.
* Engage the department with state and federal agencies, agricultural and natural resource industries, professional organizations, alumni, and the public at-large.
* Pursue external funding to include competitive grants, research contracts, gifts, and other special funding, such as endowments for scholarships, fellowships, chairs, and professorships.
* Encourage professional growth and development through assigning responsibilities and evaluating the performance of faculty, staff, and students.
* Facilitate connections with students and foster an environment of community, teamwork, and respect among students and the departmental faculty and staff.
* Represent and extend departmental activities in state, regional, national, and international organizations and committees.
* Lead collaborative work among faculty and staff in aligning departmental strategic initiatives and activities in support of the strategic plan for OSU Agriculture.
* Provide departmental leadership with fairness and integrity.



Qualifications

* Earned doctoral degree in a natural resource ecology and management discipline, including but not limited to forestry, range, wildlife, or fisheries.
* Outstanding record of scholarly achievements and professional activities related to teaching, research and/or Extension, which will qualify for the rank of Professor with tenure.
* Thorough understanding of and advocacy for the land grant mission.
* Evidence of administrative ability to direct an academic department with visionary and progressive leadership.
* Proven ability to attract external resources for teaching, research, and/or Extension through grants, contracts, and/or donations.
* Ability to effectively listen, communicate, and represent the department among administrators, agencies, and stakeholder groups.
* Ability to foster professional development, assign responsibilities and facilitate team building.
* Demonstrated willingness and ability to make timely decisions.
* Ability to inspire others, relate to people, demonstrate effective communication skills, foster professional development, assign responsibilities, and evaluate the performance of faculty and staff.
* Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural, economic, environmental, and social issues affecting producers, educators, agribusinesses, natural resource agencies and organizations, consumers, and communities.
* Commitment to international programs.
* Commitment to continuing one's own professional and leadership development.



Employment Conditions
This position is to be filled in the spring of 2025 and nolater than June 1, 2025. This is a full-time, 12-month, administrativeappointment with tenure as a professor in the department. Salary is commensuratewith qualifications. Continuation of this position is subject to performance andneed.

Application

While applications and nominations will beaccepted until a successful candidate has been identified, interested partiesare encouraged to submit their application materials by October 1, 2024, toreceive optimal consideration. Nominations for the position are encouraged andshould include the name and contact information for the nominee. Nominationscan be submitted to Dr. Wade Thomason (Committee Chair) at Wade.Thomason@okstate.edu.

Interested applicants must apply via OSU's onlineapplicant tracking system at http://jobs.okstate.edu: search for the position labeled req18247. As part of the application process,provide a cover letter, CV, full contact information for four references, and astatement of administrative leadership philosophy and vision. Applicants willbe notified before references are contacted.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Wade Thomason,Committee Chair (Wade.Thomason@okstate.edu).


To learn more about OSU Agricultureand Stillwater, visit these websites.
* https://agriculture.okstate.edu/departments-programs/nrem/
* https://agriculture.okstate.edu
* https://agresearch.okstate.edu
* https://extension.okstate.edu
* https://www.okstate.edu
* https://www.visitstillwater.org
* https://www.stillwaterchamber.org



Equal Employment Opportunity

OklahomaState University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with allapplicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmativeaction. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunityfor all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age,sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genderidentity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment,educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information,visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu