Associate Dean & Director of Cooperative Extension and Outreach
Newark, Delaware University of Delaware
Job Ref: | Ref_132692 |
Employer: | University of Delaware |
Category: |
AGRICULTURE
Extension |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Location | |
City: | Newark |
State: | Delaware |
Post Code: | 19716 |
Map: | United States, Newark, Delaware, 19716 (Show on map) |
Description | |
The University of Delaware seeks nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean & Director of Cooperative Extension and Outreach in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). The Associate Dean & Director of Extension serves as the chief administrative officer for Cooperative Extension and supports and implements the land-grant mission of The University of Delaware. The individual is responsible for the leadership and statewide coordination of programs in Sustainable Production Systems in plant and animal agriculture, Environmental Stewardship to best respond to a changing climate and protect Delaware’s natural resources, Health and Well-being to support health, wellness, and food safety and availability in the community, 4-H and Youth Development, Community and Economic Development, and aspects within these areas for the citizens of Delaware and other stakeholders. The Associate Dean & Director of Extension reports to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is a member of the Dean’s Administrative Leadership Team within the College composed of the Dean, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, and Department Chairs. Duties and Responsibilities of the Position ● Provide overall administrative, organizational, and programmatic leadership for the University’s outreach efforts through Cooperative Extension. Qualifications ● A doctorate degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field such as natural resources, animal science, plant science, food science, applied or agricultural economics, extension education, community development, human development and family sciences, or education administration. Salary The University of Delaware provides an excellent benefits package and competitive salary that is commensurate with experience and job qualifications. How to Apply Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates. Application materials should include: • A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position; For best consideration, applications should be submitted by April 22nd, 2024. We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Please direct confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials to: Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search, Lois Stetson, Senior Executive Search Consultant, For more information about the University of Delaware, please visit www.udel.edu. The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from under-represented minorities and women. The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude a candidate from employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States upon hire.
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