Center Director - Posting No. 1633
Date Posted
November 02, 2009
Employer
East Tennessee Research and Education Center
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Job Description
Position: Center Director
East Tennessee Research and Education Center
Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station
POSITION DESCRIPTION and RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director is responsible for the comprehensive administration and management of the East Tennessee Research and Education Center (ETREC). The Director is expected to exert visionary leadership and serve as a catalyst for implementation of innovative research projects; direct the execution of research plans developed by faculty scientists; recruit and promote the professional development of Unit Supervisors and other qualified staff; manage finances and assets; and nurture productive relationships with a wide variety of entities across the Institute of Agriculture and the broader University community, as well as the local community and constituents external to the University. The ETREC functions independently from any single department and reports directly to the Dean of UT AgResearch/Director of the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station (TAES). Information about TAES may be found at http://taes.tennessee.edu and information specific to ETREC at http://east.tennessee.edu/.
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a graduate degree in a field of agricultural science or relevant area, an established record of conducting and/or directing agricultural research, strong leadership and communication skills, and other personal attributes necessary to manage and direct a research and education center. Candidates must also have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to those who have an earned doctorate, have a demonstrated ability to administer budgets and manage personnel, and have a background or experience in agricultural or natural resource production/management.
NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Nominations of qualified individuals are sought and should be sent electronically to the Committee Chair at the address shown below.
Applications must include: (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicants qualifications, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, and (3) names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least five references. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2010. The search committee will review and continue to receive applications until an appointment is made.
Nominations, applications and other inquiries should be addressed to:
Dr. Robert Aug鼢r> Chair, Search and Screen Committee
Department of Plant Sciences University of Tennessee 2431
Joe Johnson Dr. Knoxville, TN 37996-4561
E-mail: auge@utk.edu
Salary
n/a
Contact Information
Dr. Robert Auge
Department of Plant Sciences University of Tennessee 2431
Joe Johnson Dr. Knoxville, TN 37996-4561Phone - Not Available
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Email - auge@utk.edu
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