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Department Head AVFS / CALS
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Position Number: 5668909
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

University of Idaho

Department Head AVFS / CALS

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience. Summer Salary negotiated with the Dean annually.

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time:

Position Summary:
The University of Idaho is seeking to hire at the rank of Full Professor with tenure in the Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Science (AVFS). This is dependent upon the candidate meeting the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws. The successful candidate will have a bold vision in academics, research and Extension, and strong leadership skills to maximize the department's potential and embrace the many opportunities for growth.

The successful candidate will provide and promote quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate programs and will work with faculty to identify existing and emerging opportunities to develop strategies that enhance the teaching, advising and learning environment (15%). They will evaluate, counsel, communicate, and promote professional development of students and assist with recruiting and retention of motivated students within the department.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to retain and expand their research program in accordance with their field of expertise and are encouraged to publish research findings in high quality refereed journals, obtain external research funding, and mentor graduate student research. Additionally, they will provide mentorship for the research and scholarly activities (20%) of the faculty in the department, including areas of research such as animal genetics, reproduction, growth and development, nutrition, lactation, meat and milk quality, and animal health. The successful candidate is expected to create an environment that fosters collegiality and teamwork in growing the external research funding portfolio of the department.

In collaboration with the Associate Dean/Director of Extension, the successful candidate provides leadership for Extension and outreach activities (10%) conducted within the department while ensuring priority needs as identified by stakeholders are addressed. They will be expected to maintain external relationships with departmental stakeholders in all aspects of the animal, veterinary and food science fields across the state and region. They will also communicate and foster relationships with clientele, including departmental alumni and governmental leaders.

Summer Salary will be negotiated with the Dean annually.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Ph.D. or D.V.M. in an appropriate discipline with an emphasis in Animal Science.
Must hold the rank of full professor with tenure.
Experience with leadership.
Experience mentoring professional colleagues.
Experience with financial management of large units.
Experience working collaboratively across disciplinary lines with colleagues and stakeholders from a wide variety of cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds including providing stakeholders with information in oral and written venues.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience representing complex administrative units.
Experience developing departmental curriculum.
Ability to develop collaborative opportunities.
Experience training staff, graduate and undergraduate students.
Leadership experience on key college or university committees.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001286P

Posting Date: 09/23/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by October 22nd, 2024 will receive first consideration.

Along with your on-line application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.

For questions, please contact:
Stephen Cook
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
208-885-7984
stephenc@uidaho.edu

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.