Professor & Associate Director

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Title: Professor & Associate Director Position Number: 114399 Category Status: Faculty Tenured Unit: AGNR-UME-Associate Director (College Park, MD) Position Description: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland (UMD) seeks to hire an outstanding, collaborative, and experienced leader to assume the role of Associate Dean and Associate Director (AD/AD) of University of Maryland Extension (UME). This position is headquartered on the University of Maryland, College Park campus and reports to the Dean of the College of AGNR, who also serves as Director of UME. Working in tandem with Extension faculty and county/city-based UME staff, the AD/AD provides visionary and engaged leadership for a robust and impactful organization that addresses the complex needs of the state in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development. In addition, the AD/AD will work closely with AGNR leadership to engage and convey a ‘can do’ message to our many stakeholders at the local, state, national, and international levels. The AD/AD will build upon AGNR’s efforts to serve as a resource and problem solver for residents, from translation of science into practical application to advance and sustain agriculture, to protect our environment and preserve our natural resources, to enhance the economic vitality of our rural and urban communities, to help develop youth into productive and informed citizens with outstanding character, and to help improve the health and well-being of our residents. UME is an off-campus department in AGNR with 347 faculty and staff who are located at offices in 23 counties and Baltimore City, the 4-H State office, SNAP-Ed State office, and five research and education centers. The AD/AD interacts with campus extension specialists largely located in AGNR, the School of Public Health, and the College of Computer, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences. UME also partners with its sister location at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. UME’s budget is approximately $30 million- composed of state general funds, federal formula funds, county appropriations, and grant funds. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate must (1) demonstrate success in leading and managing a complex and large scale program to a high level of excellence; (2) provide evidence of developing a positive and supportive working environment with both faculty and staff that resulted in relevant and impactful Extension programs; (3) show evidence of leading the development and implementation of a shared organizational vision; (4) document excellence in communication, planning, organization, and personnel and fiscal management skills; and (5) demonstrate a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. The successful candidate must possess a doctorate degree and outstanding record of accomplishment to merit tenure as a Professor or equivalent in an appropriate department within the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The candidate must demonstrate a deep understanding of, passion for, experience in, and commitment to the Land Grant mission. Physical Demands: The job requires travel throughout the state: candidate must have a valid driver’s license. This position frequently presents information through oral and written communication. Use of a computer terminal is required for lengthy periods. Salary/Benefits: Salary will be based on experience. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package. Applications: Application should be submitted no later than March 1, 2022 or until a suitable candidate is found. Electronic application is required and must be submitted through eTerp at https://ejobs.umd.edu position number 114399. The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.