Rocs Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Dean, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and Director, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities seeks a visionary and collaborative academic leader to be its next Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and Director of the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES).

The Dean of CFANS and Director of MAES will have the opportunity to advance an innovative strategy for two units that fulfill UMN's land-grant mission. The University of Minnesota has a history of leadership in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences. CFANS plays a critical role in agricultural production, environmental science, natural resource management, and planning and policy across Minnesota. MAES funds basic and applied research conducted by faculty in CFANS and other colleges within the University of Minnesota system.

CFANS leads 10 unique Research and Outreach Centers (ROCs) in communities throughout Minnesota and has dozens of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary academic centers and cooperatives. The Bell Museum and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, both part of CFANS, conduct outreach and educational programs for youth, adults, and the general public.

Reporting to the executive vice president and provost (EVPP), the Dean will advance a vision for excellence in science, research, learning, and outreach. This vision will be centered on the land-grant mission, unify and uplift the stakeholders and rightsholders of CFANS, and enhance the lives of people in Minnesota and beyond. The Dean will be a champion of excellence, an energetic ambassador, and a leader committed to collaboration, public higher education, and the land-grant mission and values of UMN.

Additional context includes engagement with more than 190 faculty, 1600 undergraduates, 500 graduate students in CFANS; producers and scientists across the state; agriculture and food industry partners and research cooperatives; commodity groups and associations; 11 sovereign Tribal Nations in Minnesota; and local and state government. CFANS leads 10 unique Research and Outreach Centers (ROCs) and disseminates research benefits to the public.

Qualifications are described in the original materials related to this role, including experience in academic leadership, ability to work across multiple colleges within a large university, and a commitment to the land-grant mission, collaboration, and public higher education.

A 17-member search committee will be assisted by the national recruiting firm Isaacson, Miller. Nominations, inquiries, and application materials (CVs and letters of interest) can be submitted electronically and in confidence to Anita Tien, Partner, and Andy Marshall, Managing Associate. The position title is Dean, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and Director, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station.

Isaacson, Miller

The University of Minnesota recognizes and values diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience and supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U, visit diversity.umn.edu.