Associate Dean, Research and Director, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

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The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . Job Description The College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the Associate Dean, Research and Director, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station (NAES) position. We welcome outstanding applicants with proven leadership who are ready to build upon the College’s strengths through development of research program priorities, policies and procedures, implementation and evaluation of research programs, providing recommendations for long-term plans for the NAES field laboratories and research facilities, planning interrelated activities, providing leadership and input on state, regional and national committees, allocating annual federal research funding, providing executive oversight for enterprise operations, ensuring appropriate stewardship of assets compliance requirements, and directing long-range planning for agricultural field laboratories, ranches, farms and research facilities. Required Qualifications Doctorate Degree with emphasis or major in any of the Agriculture and Biological Sciences areas and three years of related managerial and/or professional work experience. Related Experience: Research experience with a productive record of accomplishment as demonstrated by publications and major extramural funding; experience managing a research program equivalent to the level of department head at a land grant university or similar institution. Licensure Current driver’s license Schedule and Travel Variable work schedule Requires local and national travel Preferred Qualifications At least two years of postdoctoral research experience. A demonstrated history of prior funding. Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty – E To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested starting on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate No state income tax! Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial su