Director of Global Engagement – IANR
The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is seeking a dynamic and creative leader with vision to be Director of Global Engagement for the Institute. The Director will have the opportunity for leading, growing, and coordinating the Institute’s international activities and programs. This is a full-time position reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of the IANR, and is responsible for advising the Office of the Vice Chancellor on trends, policies, and opportunities relating to globalization. Additional information on the position and the IANR can be found at: http://ianrhome.unl.edu.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess: an earned graduate degree, or equivalent; demonstrated abilities in leadership; and experience in international settings. Preferred qualifications are: international experience in both developed and developing countries; understanding of the role of a land-grant university in globalization and international development; experience in teaching, research, extension/outreach, or service sufficient to effectively lead collaborations in the globalization of all mission areas of the IANR; international study or work experience; experience in administration; a demonstrated record of acquiring extramural funding; knowledge of challenges in promoting internationalization of programs in higher education; outstanding written and oral communication; second language capability; and cultural awareness and understanding
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Nebraska offers a benefits package that makes available to the employee group life, health, and disability insurance and family coverage programs; TIAA/CREF and/or Fidelity Investment fund retirement plans; excellent vacation and sick leave plans; and staff and dependent tuition remission.
Applications: Parties interested in making application should access the web site: http://employment.unl.edu, search for requisition number 110855, and complete the faculty academic administrative information form. Attach a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information (mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address, if available) for three professional references. A vision statement for leading IANR global engagement should also be attached to the online application (as Other).
Review of applications will begin February 10, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
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