The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
at the University of Connecticut seeks to hire a dynamic and
energetic individual as Department Head to supervise and coordinate
research, teaching and extension activities of the Department.
The position is a 10-month, tenured appointment, and applicants must
meet University requirements for appointment at the rank of Professor.
While the position is primarily administrative, the successful candidate
is also encouraged to conduct research, teaching and/or extension
work in an area that will enhance existing programs. As the
departmental administrative officer, the Head reports directly to
the Dean. Duties include: leadership and coordination of undergraduate
and graduate teaching, research, and cooperative extension education
and outreach; administrative responsibilities for academic affairs,
departmental personnel, budget matters and physical facilities; leadership
and coordination of relationships with relevant local and state agencies,
alumni and the citizens of Connecticut; leadership in development of
departmental programs, capital improvements and external funding opportunities;
developing programs to recruit graduate and undergraduate students, particularly
those who are traditionally underrepresented.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Environmental
Economics, Resource Economics or a closely related field; a record
of outstanding and nationally recognized scholarship, achievements
and professional activities related to teaching, research and
extension that will qualify the individual to be tenured at the rank
of Full Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics; the interpersonal skills suited to direct an academic department
engaged in teaching, research and extension activities at a major
land-grant university.
Preferred Qualifications:
A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the land-grant
mission and philosophy; a demonstrated success in attracting
external funding; prior administrative experience in a leadership
role.
About the Department: The Department offers
B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees with concentration in two sub-disciplines:
Food Marketing/Industrial Organization and Environmental and
Resource Economics. In addition, supporting coursework
is provided to the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture.
Worldwide, the Department is ranked 19th in Environmental and Resource
Economics and 23rd in Agricultural and Resource Economics. Outreach
programs involve the state’s agriculture and aquaculture industries,
land use, environmental management, and Sea Grant program. The Department
is located on two campuses --Storrs and Avery Point, with headquarters
on the main campus of the University (Storrs), within short driving
distance of Hartford, Boston and New York. For additional information,
visit us at
http://www.cag.uconn.edu/canr/index.html.
This position is available August 23, 2008.
Salary is competitive and negotiable. The University provides
a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process: Screening
of applications will commence on March 14, 2008 and will continue
until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the
following: 1) Statement of administrative leadership experience and
philosophy; 2) Curriculum Vitae that includes a list of publications
and grants; 3) Names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses
of five professional references.
A single pdf document via
email is preferred, to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Cameron
Faustman
Cameron.Faustman@uconn.edu
or mail to:
Dr. Cameron Faustman, ARE Department Head Search
Committee, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University
of Connecticut, 1376 Storrs Road, Unit 4090, Storrs, CT 06269-4090.
For further information please contact Dr. Cameron
Faustman, ARE Department Head Search Committee, College of Agriculture
and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, 1376 Storrs
Road, Unit 4090, Storrs, CT 06269-4090, Email: Cameron.Faustman@uconn.edu;
Telephone: (860) 486-2919; Fax: (860) 486-4643.
(Search
# 2008259)
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach
Athletic Department
The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations
for the full-time position of Assistant Swimming Coach for Men and Women.
Responsibilities will include: emphasis on recruiting academically and
athletically competitive athletes for a Division I program, on-deck coaching;
home and away meet management, assisting with pool operation and all
facets of managing a competitive Division I program.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree;
previous experience as a swimmer or coach at the elite level of college
swimming; prior experience recruiting Division I student-athletes; knowledge
of NCAA rules and regulations; USS Coaching, Lifeguard, CPR and First
Aid instructor certifications or ability to be certified.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree.
Submit letter of application, resume, names of three references
to:
Search Committee-Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach,
University of Connecticut, 2095 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1173.
Applications may also be sent via fax to: 860-486-3300 or email to:
Jobsinathletics@uconn.edu.
Screening will begin immediately.
(Search # 2008450)
Specialist IA
Assistant Women’s Rowing Coach
Athletic Department
The University of Connecticut is accepting applications
and nominations for the full time position of Assistant Women’s Rowing
Coach. Responsibilities include: assisting the Head Women’s Rowing
Coach in planning and organizing all phases of a Division I women’s rowing
program including recruitment of prospective student-athletes; scheduling
and travel arrangements; development of the student-athlete; race day preparation;
assisting with boat maintenance and repair; marketing and community involvement;
and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Rowing Coach.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; two
years coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level; knowledge
of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University;
organizational, communication and public relations skills.
Preferred Qualifications: collegiate rowing experience;
experience driving the boat trailer.
Submit letter of application, resume, names of three references to:
Search Committee-Assistant Rowing Coach, 2095 Hillside Road, Storrs,
CT 06269-1173. Applications may also be sent via fax to 860-486-3300
or email to:
Jobsinathletics@uconn.edu.
Screening will begin immediately.
(Search # 2008470)
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Engineering
School of Engineering
The University of Connecticut is seeking an exceptional
candidate for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Biomedical
Engineering in the School of Engineering. The Biomedical Engineering
program offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees and has over 50 faculty
members. Detailed information about the Biomedical Engineering program
is available at
http://www.bme.uconn.edu/.
Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. and
B.S. degrees in biomedical engineering with a biomedical image processing,
biomedical data mining and visualization, biomolecular/cellular modeling
and simulation, computational genomics, or systems biology emphasis.
Consideration will be given to candidates with Ph.D. and B.S. degrees
in computer science & engineering, computational biology, or
other related fields, provided a strong and broad background in biomedical
engineering is demonstrated. A Ph.D. is required by June 30th
for Fall semester start and October 30th for Spring semester start.
Candidates are expected to build and sustain an externally-funded research
program, supervise and support MS and PhD graduate students, and teach
undergraduate and graduate BME courses.
Nomination letters, and applications that include a
letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae, and the names of
at least three references should be sent to
Prof. John Enderle,
Chair of Biomedical Engineering Faculty Search Committee, 260 Glenbrook
Road, Unit 2247, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-2247;
phone: (860) 486-5521; email:
jenderle@bme.uconn.edu.
Salary, benefits, and a competitive start-up package
for the position will be commensurate with the record of the applicant.
The position is full-time at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicant
screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is
filled.
(Search # 2008296)
The Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering
and the Chemical Engineering Program of the Department of Chemical,
Materials and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut
invite applications for tenure-track positions in chemical engineering,
with a focus on environmental research, especially in the areas
of air and water pollution, bioenergy or green engineering. Qualified
candidates will be considered at the rank of Assistant or Associate
Professor. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in chemical
engineering or a closely-related field, and is expected to establish
and maintain vigorous independent research programs in environmental
sciences and engineering, collaborate in multidisciplinary environmental
research initiatives, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels
in the Chemical Engineering Program. Salary and rank will be commensurate
with qualifications.
Candidates should submit curriculum vitae, a description
of research plans of less than five pages, a one page teaching
statement and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be
sent to:
