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The Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station will lead these organizations in support of the University's shared values, including scholarship, teaching, research, service and extension/outreach. This individual will represent and lead in the advancement of all academic and research units within the college and Experiment Station. In addition, the Dean and Director must support and advocate for all students, faculty and staff while ensuring that all constituents both enhance and improve their knowledge and capacity to serve the College of Agriculture, Experiment Station and Auburn University.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or commensurate credentials at the time of employment, a graduate degree in an agricultural field and academic and professional accomplishments that are sufficient to merit appointment with tenure at the rank of professor. In addition, the successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of the land-grant mission and demonstrated capacity to lead two stable and growing organizations, build consensus among stakeholders, foster increased research and scholarship, promote student advancement, enhance corporate and alumni relations, assertively fundraise, and effectively represent the college and Experiment Station to outside constituencies. Experience in administration, fiscal management, faculty/staff development and fundraising is highly desired. Other qualifications include collaborative leadership, shared decision-making and demonstrated effectiveness in sustaining collegial relationships with faculty, staff, students and administrators.

A successful track record in strategic planning, budget development and practical ability to balance advocacy for the College and Experiment Station with the broader needs of the university and its relevant stakeholders is essential to success in this position. In addition, the candidate selected for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States when the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with education and experience. While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae and letter of interest indicating experience as it relates to the position, and submit the application to the address below by the end of FEBRUARY.

Electronic submissions of all nominations and applications are encouraged.
Search Committee – Dean and Director, College of Agriculture and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station Attention: Director, Breckenridge Partners Email: lhm@breckenridgepartners.com

Search Committee – Dean and Director, College of Agriculture and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station

Initial review of candidates will be on an ongoing basis and will continue until a qualified candidate is appointed.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer and committed to building an inclusive and diverse community.

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