Dean College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Utah State University, a leading land-grant university invites nominations and applications of individuals to provide outstanding leadership and a dynamic vision as Dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS).

Located in Logan, Utah, Utah State University has successfully fulfilled its three-fold mission as the state’s land-grant institution since its founding in 1888. With over 28,000 students across three residential campuses, six non-residential campuses, and 23 statewide education centers, USU proudly –and accurately – calls itself “Utah’s state university.” USU is uniquely suited to meet students where they are in life—geographically, socially, or economically—and help them become successful.

As chief academic officer for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, the dean will report directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President. CAAS is composed of eight academic departments and, under its “applied science” mission, offers degrees and certificates that reach beyond the typical scope of agricultural colleges:
Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences;
Applied Economics;
Applied Sciences, Technology & Education;
Aviation Technology;
Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning;
Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Sciences;
Plants, Soils & Climate;
Technology, Design & Technical Education. The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences has nearly 200 faculty who provide outstanding educational opportunities in more than 100 degree and certificate programs and offer students innovative experiential learning and community engagement.

The Dean will possess proven and excellent leadership ability, articulate a broad and comprehensive vision of the college based on its strengths and values, and embrace the land-grant mission of the university that places high importance on educational access, community partnerships, and outreach. In addition, the successful candidate will value the diversity of scholarly disciplines within the College, effectively promote innovative growth in research and teaching, as well as enhance the infrastructure to support and expand the College’s thriving external research funding base.

Qualifications along with additional information about the position and Utah State University can be found in the leadership profile located above.

Candidates are requested to submit the following: a curriculum vitae or resume; a letter of interest that addresses the leadership opportunities and desired experiences and attributes in this profile; and contact information for five references to be contacted at a later date with candidate’s permission.

Inquiries, nominations and expressions of interest in the Dean, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences position are encouraged. Please direct them to Ut or to the AGB search consultants listed below: