Job Information
Illinois State University Chair, Department of Agriculture in Normal, Illinois
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Job Summary
The College of Applied Science and Technology invites applications for the position of Chair in the Department of Agriculture (AGR). We are seeking a dynamic, collegial, collaborative chair to lead a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the department, along with oversight of the University Farm and the Horticulture Center. The Chair is responsible for strategic leadership, fiscal management, curriculum development and review, personnel recruitment, enrollment management, departmental accreditations, assessment, advancement, oversight of the teaching and research laboratories. The Chair will encourage and support high quality teaching, research, and service, and advocate for the resources needed to sustain the Department\'s mission and vision. The Chair will develop and maintain partnerships within and outside the university, as well as promote the Department\'s programs to alumni, businesses, government agencies, and other educational institutions. The preferred start date for this position is July 1, 2025.\ \ The Department of Agriculture and College of Applied Science and Technology are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply. ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.\ \ The position is a twelve-month appointment. The salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive comprehensive benefits package is included.\ \ \
Additional Information
The Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University has 14 tenured and tenure-track faculty, approximately 410 undergraduate students, and 50 graduate students. The department offers an undergraduate major in Agriculture with sequences in Agribusiness, Agriculture Communication and Leadership, Agriculture Education, Agronomy Management, Animal Industry Management, Animal Science, Crop and Soil Science, Food Industry Management, Horticulture and Landscape Management, and Pre-Veterinary Medicine. The department offers a Master of Science in Agriculture with sequences in Agribusiness, Agriculture Education and Leadership, and Agriscience. The department boasts unique resources to facilitate teaching and research, including a meats laboratory, an agriculture mechanics and technology laboratory, a 25-acre horticulture center, and a 600-acre teaching and research farm with grain and livestock production. The Department of Agriculture (https://agriculture.illinoisstate.edu/) is administratively located within the College of Applied Science and Technology (http://cast.illinoisstate.edu/).\ \ Illinois State University: IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois States Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.\ \ Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurances International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livabilitys top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Onlines list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois States campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
Commensurate with experience and qualifications