Department Head Agricultural and Resource Economics

Job description

INTRODUCTION: The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics within the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, at the University of Connecticut in Storrs (UConn) invites applications for the position of Department Head with an appointment at the rank of Professor or Associate Professor. We seek a highly organized and well-respected individual as Department Head to provide leadership and coordinate teaching, research, and extension for a highly ranked and productive department in alignment with the strategic plans for the College and the University. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenured position with an additional month of compensated service in this administrative role. The successful candidate must meet University requirements for appointment at the rank of Full Professor or be an accomplished Associate Professor with qualifications meriting promotion to Full Professor within the next few years. Active engagement in teaching, research, and/or extension programs is expected. The Department Head serves as a leader and advocate for Agricultural and Resource Economics at UConn, fostering excellence within the department and representing it to external partners...