* Please be aware that this posting is for a senior scientist/administrator who specializes in Natural Resources and/or Agriculture, including fisheries, wildlife, environmental science. Field of specialty is open. *
* * * * *Delaware State University* *Vacancy Posting: Associate Dean for Research * *(College of Agriculture and Related Sciences)* *Apply on-line at www.desu.edu* *Position Open Until Filled* *General Description of the Position* The Associate Dean is responsible for 1890 research programs, evaluations; including international research program, preparation and submission of reports, represent Delaware State University at various local, regional, national and international meetings. The Associate Dean will report directly to the Dean and Research Director of the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences and will be required to carry out the goals and objectives o the college and the University. The Associate Dean will carry out other related duties as assigned by the Research Director and Dean. *Essential Functions* The following are the functions essential to performing this job: 1. Candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in agriculture or related discipline, a proven ability to write proposals for external funding, experience working with students in a recruitment and advisory capacity, proven experience in international proposal development and grant management;, and knowledge of the philosophy and mission of an 1890 land grant university. 2. The successful candidate must be willing to travel extensively, including international travel. 3. Effective oral and written communication skills 4. Strong leadership skills 5. Ability to work effectively with others. 6. Ability to develop and maintain effective collaborations with on- and off-campus constituencies. *Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities: 1. Will be responsible for 1890 research program evaluation, developing grant proposals, development and implementation of an international research program, preparation and submission of reports. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and development of research plan of work. *Qualification Standards* 1. Education: Candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in food, agriculture or related area. 2. Experience: Minimum five (5) years experience in land grant programs. 3. Experience in administration of a research program with the United States land grant system. *Performance Standards* The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the DSU Fundamentals. 2. Demonstrate program planning and assessment. 3. Staff development and performance appraisal planning. 4. Demonstrate collaborations with internal and external partners. 5. Demonstrate the acquisition of external grants and contracts. 6. Demonstrate the development of internal and external partnerships. NOTE: Direct deposit of paycheck is a condition of employment. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties as provided in policy and negotiated agreements. *Apply on-line at www.desu.edu* -- Kevina Vulinec, PhD, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware 19901-2277, (302) 857-6457 Fax: (302) 857-6455, kvuli...@desu.edu
