Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
$100,000–$100,000 year
On-siteStephenville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead strategic leadership and executive oversight for the College's academic departments, research programs, outreach initiatives, and resource management. Advise the College on administrative, curriculum, and budgetary matters while serving as the primary external representative to build partnerships with industry, agencies, alumni, and donors. Foster a robust research culture by facilitating grant and contract management, and champion industry linkages to support curriculum development and resource acquisition. Manage planning, vision, and budget for college programs and personnel, ensuring compliance with TAMUS policies and rules. Work Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM, or as work requirements indicate.
Required Qualifications
- Earned terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a field housed in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Record of scholarship/creative activity, teaching, and service that supports appointment as a tenured full professor within the College
- Demonstrated academic leadership experience in higher education (e.g., dean, associate dean, department chair/head, or comparable role)
- Demonstrated fiscal stewardship, including effective management of budgets, personnel, and other resources
- Evidence of success securing extramural support (grants/contracts and/or philanthropic giving) and working collaboratively with alumni, donors, and state agency partners to advance College priorities
- Ability to set direction and execute a strategic plan, with evidence of leading improvement and change
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain partnerships with external stakeholders that strengthen research, teaching, and outreach/engagement
- Superior organizational leadership, supervising, and decision-making skills
- Subject to a criminal history investigation
- Completion of a criminal history check
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