A Non-Profit Professional Society Promoting Research, Education, and Awareness of Weeds in Managed and Natural Ecosystems Jobs Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture with Kansas State University – Manhattan, Kansas Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture with Kansas State University – Manhattan, KansasPosted on October 8, 2019Type of position Professor and Department Head of AgronomyEmployer Kansas State University – College of AgricultureDescription of Employer Kansas State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Head, Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture. The department seeks an energetic, visionary, and creative individual who will lead the faculty, staff, and students in their research, teaching, extension, and service emissions.The Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture has internationally recognized faculty with diverse backgrounds in teaching, research, extension, and service programs in core areas of crop, soil, range, and weed science. The department currently has about 37 faculty, 10 Assistant/Associate Agronomists, and 74 University Support Staff and Unclassified Support Staff. The majority of the faculty and staff are located on the main campus in Manhattan, but several faculty are located at Research or Research and Extension Centers around the state. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees with current enrollment of about 124 undergraduate majors, 40 minors, and 80 graduate students. The department has state-of-the art laboratory, greenhouse, and field research facilities to support all assigned responsibilities. (https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/)The Agronomy Department has a strong reputation for research and external funding, having secured nearly $10M in the current year. The department regularly ranks among the top five units in the university. The faculty are active internationally and either host or participates in three of the four USAID Feed the Future Innovation Labs, located at K-State (https://www.ag.k-state.edu/international/usaid/index.html).Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.Location Manhattan, KansasSalary Commensurate with qualificationsClosing date of competition Screening of applications will begin on December 2, 2019 and will continue until the position has been filled.Description of duties The Department Head provides leadership and administrative actions to:
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Contact for additional information Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Martin Draper, Chair, Department of Agronomy Professor and Head at 785-532-6147.1. Letter of interest that addresses the applicants vision, administrative philosophy, and qualification2. Curriculum Vitae3. Names and mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email address of at least three (3) professional referencesAdditional Information Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees.Minority and women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. We also encourage nominations of outstanding potential candidates.In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
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