Professor and Chair, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Application
Details
Posted: 26-Sep-23
Location: College Park, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Academic
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 113942
The Chair will provide vision and leadership to all Department personnel and programs; effectively administer the finances, policies and facilities of the Department; work productively and effectively with department faculty, staff, students, and the Dean and other University personnel; provide proactive liaison with leaders of industry, government, other academic institutions, the public and professional societies; facilitate Departmental excellence by the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and foster the professional and scholarly growth of these individuals; and, contribute directly to scholarly activities of the Department.
The Chair is responsible for all aspects of the Department operations including faculty, staff, student, budget and facilities. The Chair represents the Department to all constituencies, both internal and external of the University of Maryland. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources as the leader of one of six academic departments in the College. The Department’s annual operating budget is approximately 11.6 million, one-third of which is derived from external competitive grant sources. It is a priority for the Chair to expand the portfolio of external grants and actively develop new sources of support for research and educational programs.
The successful candidate will: 1) hold a Ph.D. degree in animal science, dairy science, poultry science, or a related field; 2) be qualified to be tenured at the rank of Professor; 3) be internationally recognized for accomplishments in research; 4) have demonstrated a commitment to teaching or extension; 5) possess outstanding oral and written communication skills; and 6) have a demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, administrators, and industry and/or other clientele.
Completed applications must have a letter of application addressed to: Department Chair Search Committee, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland. The position must be indicated in the application letter as Department Chair.
Applications must include:
Letter of application (Cover Letter)
Curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts
Description of research, teaching, and extension accomplishments (Supplemental Document 1)
Contact information for four professional references.
Applications will be kept confidential.
Best consideration date: 11/10/2023
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland fulfills a tripartite mission of research, teaching, extension. Departmental research programs are focused in five areas: Animal Genetics and Cell Biology; Nutrient Utilization and Management; Animal Reproduction and Development; Pathobiology & Infectious Diseases; and Animal Behavior & Well-Being. The Animal Science graduate program offers advanced training in each of these research focus areas. Our undergraduate program offers three options to prepare students for their chosen career. Graduates of our program go on to graduate or professional schools, or go directly to work in the fields of animal biotechnology or animal management in the equine, laboratory animal, livestock or poultry industries. Our location in the Washington DC metropolitan area offers a wealth of other opportunities. University of Maryland Extension efforts provide educational materials and non-degree training for the families and companies working in animal agriculture throughout the State of Maryland. Additional information on all of our efforts and programs can be found through the links on this web page. https://ansc.umd.edu/
