Director, School of the Environment | Washington State University (Pullman, WA) at Washington State University

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: December 11, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 404-NN_FACULTY - Director (Academic) Business Title: Director, School of the Environment | Washington State University (Pullman, WA) Employee Type: Faculty Position Term: 9 Month - Summer Position Details: THE OPPORTUNITY: Washington State University (WSU) seeks a visionary leader for the position of Director of the School of the Environment (SOE) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). The Director provides academic and administrative leadership for SOE, a multi-college and multi-campus enterprise from the Pullman campus. The School Director position is a 12-month academic termed position, through renewable, administrative leadership appointment, as well as either a permanent full-time 9-month tenure-eligible position at the rank of Professor (a successful Professor candidate will have an expedited tenure review upon acceptance of the position), or as a continuous full-time 9-month Career-Track position at the rank of Professor. The selected candidate will be expected to begin the four (4) year renewable appointment as School Director on August 1, 2027. As Director, the successful candidate will: Collaboratively develop and put into action strategies that strengthen the School of the Environment’s teaching, research, Extension, and student support. Provide access and opportunity in alignment with WSU’s land-grant mission across our classrooms, collaborations, and academic work. Build a collaborative and cooperative culture and environment in the School of the Environment. Administer and oversee the delivery of the academic programs along with regularly updating the unit’s curricula, delivery methods, and teaching activities. Champion the School of the Environment to the university administration, other university units, and external stakeholders. Oversee recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and graduate and undergraduate students, and support their continued professional growth and development. Oversee the management of the department including responsibilities for budget, strategic planning, academic growth, and daily operations. Serve as a member of the broader academic leadership team in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), and work collaboratively to align the School of Environment with college(s) and university priorities. A general outline of duties and responsibilities for school directors/department chairs can be found at https://provost.wsu.edu/procedures/chairs-directors/duties-and-responsibilities/ . Additional Information: Monthly Salary: $135,000.00 to $200,000.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The ranges shown reflect the 12-month salary associated with the Director appointment. If the faculty member returns to faculty in the School of the Environment, they will return to a 9-month faculty appointment into the faculty appointment which they were hired. The return to faculty salary range will be $100,000.00 to $150,000.00 (tenure-track) and $85,000.00 to $110,000.00 (career-track). In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick leave, and paid vacation leave for 12-month appointments; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement ac