Department Head Plant Science and Landscape Architecture

Department Head Plant Science And Landscape Architecture

Search #

499238

Work type

Full-time

Location

UConn Storrs

Categories

Faculty Department Head/Director

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, at the University of Connecticut (UConn) invites applications for the position of Department Head with an appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. We seek an inspirational, dynamic, and visionary individual to provide strong academic and administrative leadership for a highly ranked and productive department, in alignment with the strategic plans for the College and the University. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenured position with an additional month of compensated service in this administrative role. The successful candidate must meet University requirements for appointment at the rank of Full Professor or be an accomplished Associate Professor with qualifications meriting promotion to Full Professor within the next few years. Active engagement in teaching, research, and/or extension programs is expected.

The Department Head serves as an advocate and leader for Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at UConn and with external constituents. Active participation in teaching, research, and/or extension programs is expected. As the departmental administrative officer, the Department Head reports directly to the Dean.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. The university is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes seven campuses across the state: Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, Storrs, and Waterbury, the Law School in Hartford, and UConn Health in Farmington. UConn has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including more than 24,000 undergraduates and nearly 8...