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Position Number: 3006938
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Academic Dean
Lubbock
28172BR
Ag Sciences and Natural Resources

Position Description
Principal administrative officer of a college/library in the Texas Tech University System. The chief responsibility is the development, supervision, and operation of the academic programs of the college or school in accordance with established guidelines, governmental regulations, and the mission of Texas Tech. The dean and staff serve as consultants on all academic matters, such as course changes, choice of major, and degree requirements.

Major/Essential Functions
The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, with responsibility for leading the academic, research, and outreach missions of the College and the management of its resources, including faculty and staff, physical facilities, and budget. The Dean will oversee the Colleges critical research and educational programs that address the needs of its constituents and fulfil its vision of supporting thriving agriculture, natural resources, people, and communities by integrating quality education, innovative research, and impactful engagement.

The Dean of the Davis College will interface with TTU and College leadership, faculty, industry leaders, policy makers, the Davis College Advisory Board, and others who have a vested interest in the Colleges teaching, research, and outreach programs, and their impact on West Texas, the state, and the nation. In serving as the Davis Colleges lead advocate, the Dean will facilitate interactions of common interest among the other colleges and schools on campus to coordinate the Davis Colleges research and service activities pertaining to agriculture, natural resources, and other related issues.

The Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is responsible for:

Serving as a key leader and spokesperson for the Davis Colleges endeavors in agriculture and natural resources statewide and nationally;
Providing leadership in developing the vision and strategic planning activities associated with the growth and development of the Davis College.
Providing leadership in sustaining and seeking additional resources from revenue-generating programs and advancement efforts in communication, relations, and fundraising with external stakeholders;
Recruiting and retaining a diverse and excellent faculty and staff committed to positively impacting student performance and increasing their sense of belonging;
Leading faculty to develop and improve high-quality academic programs, research initiatives, and outreach and service endeavors;
Representing the Davis College to the campus and University administration, state agencies, national legislative committees, agricultural and environmental organizations, alumni, media, constituent groups, and the general public;
Managing the Davis Colleges resources and personnel including faculty, staff, physical facilities and budget, including allocating resources to facilitate the successful recruitment and retention of highly qualified faculty;
Expanding relationships with key stakeholder groups including agricultural industries, public agencies, and professional associations;
Serving as a visible and engaged thought leader in the areas of instruction, research and outreach relating to food production, agriculture, nutrition, the environment, natural resources, and related issues in the region;
Partnering with TTUs academic deans and university leadership in coordinating activities to achieve the Universitys strategic goals.

Required Qualifications
Appropriate terminal degree for the position; in addition, progressively responsible managerial experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates for the position will possess an earned doctorate from an accredited institution and an outstanding record of scholarly achievement commensurate with an appointment as full professor with tenure in one of the departments in the College. In addition, the strongest candidates will also possess many of the following characteristics:

Academic administrative and/or leadership experience at a research university;
A demonstrated ability for leadership and management, including excellent organizational, strategic planning, supervisory, and problem-solving skills;
The ability to develop new and existing relationships between the Davis College and key stakeholders to inspire excitement and advance its fundraising efforts;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with constituencies both internal and external to the University; an effective communicator with a high level of integrity and emotional intelligence;
Knowledge and understanding of budgeting, financial controls, fiscal interests and issues;
A demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving diverse populations; experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is preferred;
A proven track record of engaging external stakeholders in addressing complex issues impacting the agricultural and/or natural resources communities; experience building partnerships, trust, and confidence within these stakeholder groups;
The ability to work with faculty to develop a programmatic vision for the future in an environment of shared governance;
The ability to function well as part of the campus leadership team in leading the Davis College;
The ability to build and foster a diverse and inclusive working environment throughout all levels of the Davis College among faculty, staff, and students;
The skills and the capacity to bring individuals and groups with diverse views to consensus and common action;
An appreciation for and commitment to the value of diversity in the ranks of faculty, staff, and students; the ability to recruit and retain talented faculty to the Davis College with an emphasis on creating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equitability and inclusivity;
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build and enhance relationships with the staff, community and various constituent groups;
A high level of integrity and ethics;
The ability to lead by example and hold themselves others to a high standard;
Knowledge of government policy, advocacy organizations, and legislative processes that influence and affect agriculture, natural resources, and environmental sciences.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minoritized applicants, women, protected veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.