Professor and Chairperson, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University invites
applications and
nominations for the position of Professor and Chairperson. We seek a leader who
will strategically focus
the intellectual resources of our faculty, students and staff to address
natural resource issues
confronting society. The Department’s size, diversity, and commitment to the
land-grant philosophy
represent a substantial opportunity for a leader with the vision and desire to
grow our impacts across
the Great Lakes region, the nation, and the globe. The Chairperson will provide
leadership of the
Department in all teaching, research, extension, and outreach programs;
maintain and enhance a
creative, productive, and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and
students; oversee transparent
Department processes and administrative decisions; and serve as the principal
representative of the
Department, regularly interacting with senior leadership of the College, MSU
Extension, MSU
AgBioResearch, and partner agencies and stakeholders with whom the Department
has cooperative
agreements.
Candidates must have been awarded a doctorate in a field related to any of the
Department’s academic
programs; qualify for the rank of full professor; have experience in personnel,
program, and budget
administration; demonstrate outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills;
and exhibit commitment to
fostering diversity and inclusion across a range of academic and professional
activities. Competitive
candidates should possess a demonstrated record of scholarship, teaching, and
leadership; and be able
to nurture the Department’s existing and extensive collaborations within
natural and social sciences and
across natural resource sectors and to leverage these collaborations to garner
additional funds and
resources for Departmental programs. We seek candidates with experience
overseeing academic
department budgets and administering a large, multidisciplinary, and diverse
faculty with a variety of
appointments and assignments across the college and university. A strong
record of team building is
highly desired.
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife is a vibrant community of scholars
made up of 43 core faculty,
100 graduate and 240 undergraduate students, 31 research associates, and 6
full-time staff. Our
Mission is to build local, national, and international capacities to conserve
ecosystems that support fish,
wildlife, and society through integrated programs in research, education and
engagement. Collectively,
we are tackling challenges and developing solutions in areas including, but not
limited to: managing for
sustainable harvest of fisheries and wildlife populations, developing sound
governance structures and
effective policies, assessing the ecological status of animal populations and
their ecosystems at broad
geographic scales, and understanding and responding to drivers of global change.
Candidates seeking the challenge and opportunity to lead an outstanding
department should submit
their application to the MSU Careers website (Posting #504297). For more
information on the position,
please contact search committee co-chairs Dr. Michael Wagner (mwag...@msu.edu)
or Dr. Richard
Kobe (k...@msu.edu). Review of applications will begin August 1, 2018 and
continue until the position
is filled. The expected start date is August 2019 or sooner. Michigan State
University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and proactively upholds the Americans
with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Additionally, MSU is proactive in exploring employment opportunities
for dual career families,
both inside and outside the University, and respects all family forms.
