Deadline: Fri, 05/10/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Missouri-Columbia Job Field: Forestry Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Missouri Location Detail: Columbia, Missouri Job Description: The School of Natural Resources in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) invites applications and nominations for the H.E. Garrett Endowed Chair Professor and Director of the Center for Agroforestry. This is a unique endowed position with strong financial support involving a great interdisciplinary team of staff and collaborating faculty. The successful candidate will lead the research, education, and outreach programs to fulfill the mission of the Center. The individual hired will have the opportunity to further build upon a widely-recognized program that has a major impact across the U.S. and even internationally. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Administering the Center’s annual operating budget and core faculty (5 members), staff (13 members), and graduate program • Guiding the strategic direction of the Center’s research, teaching, and outreach programs • Developing a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program relevant to agroforestry in his/her specialized field, including mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral research associates • Teaching one graduate course in the agroforestry core curriculum annually Qualifications: A Ph.D. is required, with at least one degree in agroforestry, agriculture, forestry, natural resources, soil science, plant science, water resources, horticulture, agroecology, agricultural or natural resource economics or policy, or a related area. Candidates will be evaluated on: National recognition as a scientist in agroforestry or a related discipline. Proven track record in refereed, peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant support. Administrative experience and demonstrated leadership abilities. Miscellaneous: Starting date: August 1, 2024 or as negotiated. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Benefits: This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please visit the MU web site at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/, Job ID 50620. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, narratives of 1) administrative philosophy, 2) teaching philosophy and 3) research philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references. For additional information about this position, please contact Dr. Patrick Market (MarketP@missouri.edu), Director of the School of Natural Resources.
