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Subject: position announcement, Head of Department of Animal
Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:48:23 -0500
Dear colleagues,
Please consider the following announcement
https://illinois.csod.com/...c=illinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Department of Animal Sciences
Professor and Head
The Department of Animal Sciences (http://www.ansc.illinois.edu) at the University
of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an exceptional leader as Professor and
Head. This pivotal role will provide strategic direction and operational
oversight for a dynamic, internationally recognized department at the
forefront of animal sciences research, teaching, and outreach. We invite
applications from distinguished scholars with a passion for developing future
leaders, advancing scientific discovery, and enhancing societal impacts in
animal sciences.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE, AND DEPARTMENT
The Department of Animal Sciences comprises over 530 undergraduate majors,
120 graduate students, 120 staff, and 50 faculty and is a leader among peer
programs in publications, citations, and grant funding. Our department is
recognized for our expertise in livestock, companion, and biomedical animals.
Areas of emphasis include nutrition, immunology and behavior, reproductive
biology, microbiology, genomics and bioinformatics, meat science and muscle
biology, production and environmental management, and humane education. Our
research program spans from fundamental to applied research, with access to
state-of-the-art laboratory animal facilities. Additionally, we maintain
research and teaching farms on campus for beef, dairy, poultry, swine, and
horses, and has beef research stations in southern and western Illinois. Our
graduates and programs contribute to a safe, nutritious, sustainable, and
affordable food supply and enhance the wellbeing of humans and animals.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus (http://www.illinois.edu) has
a student enrollment of over 56,000 , and nearly 2,000 tenured/tenure-track
faculty members. The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental
Sciences (ACES, http://www.aces.illinois.edu) is home to seven academic departments,
ranging from Agricultural and Biological Engineering to Human Development and
Family Studies.
Urbana-Champaign is located approximately 120 miles south of Chicago and 120
miles west of Indianapolis in a vibrant and diverse community of 110,000. Our
community offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university
city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Sciences is a full-time
administrative position in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois. This position is
responsible for administering the research, teaching, outreach, and
international activities of the Department of Animal Sciences. Specifically,
the Head’s responsibilities are:
- Provide strategic leadership and vision to the department.
- Establish goals and develop and communicate policy guidelines in
consultation with the faculty.
- Inspire academic excellence through recruitment, mentoring, and
encouragement of faculty, staff, and students.
- Support faculty, staff, and students in securing external and intramural
funding, fellowships, honors, and awards.
- Champion the continued improvement of our top-ranked graduate and
undergraduate programs.
- Administer budgetary and financial matters, including financial accounting,
budget preparation, allocation of funds among departmental programs and
personnel.
- Plan and implement programs to enhance departmental research and
educational facilities.
- Spearhead strategic fundraising initiatives and secure external support and
resources to advance department goals.
- Represent and effectively advocate for the department at the college and
campus levels.
- Extend and enhance relationships with stakeholders, including industry,
government, community, and other key external partners at the state,
national, and international levels.
- Promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within the
department.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in animal sciences or closely related field
with demonstrated excellence in research and resident instruction or
Extension education, and administrative ability. Candidates must be qualified
for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor. The position
requires strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with
faculty, students, staff, administrators, and various stakeholder groups.
Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the goals
of a land-grant university. Experience with public and private funding
sources is necessary.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT DETAILS
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
PROPOSED START DATE
As soon as possible after the closing date.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by August 1, 2024. The
search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified. Apply for
this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting
on https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the following materials:
- A letter of application/interest addressing administrative
experience/philosophy and excellence in core areas.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A one-page statement demonstrating commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
- Contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title,
address, phone, email).
All requested materials must be submitted for your application to be given
full consideration.
For further information, please contact Dr. Ronaldo Maghirang, Search
Committee Chair, via e-mail (ronaldomillinois.edu). For questions regarding
the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including
but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all
applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required
Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and
find additional information about required background checks, sexual
harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through
E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a
reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to
complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted
through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the
Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity
at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibilityillinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1024948
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Sandra Rodriguez Zas, Ph.D.
Professor of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
Associate Head and Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Animal Sciences
Affiliations:
Department of Statistics
Center for Digital Agriculture
Division of Nutritional Sciences
Department of Crop Sciences
Neurosciences graduate program
Informatics graduate program
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
30 Animal Sciences Lab
1207 W. Gregory Dr. Urbana, IL 61801
https://tinyurl.com/yxcvvrpu
https://publish.illinois.edu/rodrgzzs-lab/
Section Editor, Genetics, Animal journal
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