Dean of Agriculture Environmental Sciences

Dean of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences

About the Company

Top public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1885

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Education
• Higher Education
• Non Profit
• Universities
• scientific research
• education
• alumni relations
• arts
• and business & law

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean for its College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences. This pivotal role demands a visionary and strategic leader to guide the college into a new era of excellence and impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing bold, future-focused leadership, articulating a compelling vision, and modernizing curricula to enhance student success. Key priorities include advancing interdisciplinary research, championing Cooperative Extension, and fostering a deep connection with communities at the local, national, and international levels.

The Dean will also be the public face of the college, forging partnerships with various stakeholders and driving resource development through fundraising and advocacy.

Applicants for the Dean position must embody the company's land-grant mission and commitment to serving the community through teaching, research, and engagement. A doctoral degree and a distinguished record of excellence in academia are required. The role demands a leader with strong financial acumen, administrative experience, and the ability to unify the college around a shared purpose and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a similar leadership role, with a focus on strategic vision, and the ability to inspire faculty, staff, and students to new levels of academic excellence and public value.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration