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Subject: Department Head, North Dakota State University
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:08:52 -0500
North Dakota State University invites inquiries, nominations and applications
for the position of Head of the Department of Animal Sciences.
The Position and Department
The Head is responsible for dynamic statewide and national leadership to
foster high-quality and effective research, teaching, and extension
activities in Animal Sciences. This nationally recognized department is
composed of 27 full-time faculty with 35 support personnel. The department
offers undergraduate majors in animal science, veterinary technology, and
equine science, with a current enrollment of 330 undergraduate students.
Highly productive and dedicated faculty have developed strong research
programs in diverse areas ranging from animal production systems to molecular
biology. Core research areas include reproductive physiology, ruminant
nutrition, meat science, and genetics, with research faculty who advise 26
graduate students at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels. Facilities include well-
equipped laboratories and livestock research and teaching units. Faculty work
collaboratively with scientists and extension personnel across the state,
nation, and world to undertake research and disseminate knowledge relating to
animal agriculture. Research, teaching, and extension programs are
internationally recognized and serve a variety of stakeholders.
The University and Community
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-
grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with
Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire
state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in
the United States for research and development in several areas, including:
agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications;
materials science; natural resources and conservation science; social
sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and
performing arts.
NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse
environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and
personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures,
athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.
NDSU employs over 6,000 full-time and part-time employees across the state,
making it the second largest employer in the community. We’re located on
the eastern edge of North Dakota in Fargo, the state’s largest city.
Together with its sister city, Moorhead, Minnesota, directly across the Red
River, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between
Minneapolis and Seattle. Fargo is a growing hub for economic development that
provides ample job opportunities. Livability.com recently ranked Fargo at #8
for best places to live overall.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- An earned doctorate or other terminal degree in Animal Sciences or closely
related field with a proven record of excellence in scholarly activities
with the credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Full
Professor and tenure in the Department.
- Recognition as an innovative leader in a discipline related to the mission
of the Department of Animal Sciences.
- In-depth understanding and contemporary vision of the land-grant mission
with regard to research, teaching, and extension.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication
skills.
- Ability to work closely with a diverse set of constituents and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and to the promotion of equal
opportunity, diversity, and affirmative action.
- Ability to manage large and complex budgets.
- Ability to effectively manage personnel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated success in fiscal and personnel management.
- Exemplary record of professional achievement.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with
stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in the area of fundraising and philanthropy.
- Demonstrated ability to garner extramural grant support.
- Demonstrated commitment to the land grant mission
To apply: Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/...head-animal-sciences Screening will
begin August 1, 2021
Direct questions to: John McEvoy, Search Committee Chair, 701-231-8530,
john.mcevoyndsu.edu
Alison Ward, PhD
Associate Professor, Nutritional Epigenetics
Department of Animal Sciences
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Hultz Hall 183
Dept 7630, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
phone: 701.231.5649
alison.wardndsu.edu
http://www.ndsu.edu
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