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Chair, Department of Nutrition & Food Science
University of Kentucky
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Job
ID:
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9170412
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Position
Title:
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Chair,
Department of Nutrition & Food Science
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Company
Name:
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University
of Kentucky Department of Nutrition & Food Science
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Location(s):
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Kentucky,
United States
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Posted:
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November
29, 2011
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Career
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Allied
Health
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Specialty:
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Academic/Education
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Entry
Level:
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No
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Job Description
Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent
to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the unique
Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Recently ranked as one of the safest, the
most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal
location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to
provide to its employees.
Chair, Department of Nutrition
& Food Science
Requisition #SM538407
University of Kentucky Department
of Nutrition & Food Science
The Department Chair leads departmental efforts
associated with teaching, research, extension, and service.
Responsibilities include promoting the academic success of students; shared
administration of undergraduate and graduate programs; recruitment,
mentoring, and evaluation of faculty; management of budget and departmental
resources; planning, assessment and reporting; and interaction with
internal and external constituencies. The Chair will collaborate with
faculty, administrators and other units to develop innovative, interdisciplinary
programs to meet the needs of students, Extension clientele, research
sponsors, and other stakeholders.
The Department Chair will be expected to provide both
the vision and the operational management enabling the Department to
advance and grow in all mission areas. As the lead academic officer for the
Department, he/she reports directly to the Dean of the College and works
under the leadership of the Director of the School of Human Environmental
Sciences on matters related to school programs.
Please include a cover letter (Cover Letter);
Statement of Interest that includes a brief description of leadership style
and approach to shared faculty governance (Specific Request #1); Vision for
the Department - please limit to two pages or less (Specific Request #2);
and Curriculum Vitae (Specific Request #3).
If you would like a copy of the position description
or have any questions about the application process, please contact Dr. Ronald Werner-Wilson,
Chair of the Search Committee by phone (858-257-7750) or email (ronald.werner-wilson@uky.edu).
See for yourself what makes UK one
great place to work!
Apply online for requisition
#SM538407 at www.uky.edu/ukjobs
Application deadline is January 6,
2011.
If you have any questions, contact
HR/Employment, phone (859) 257-9555 press 2 or email ukjobs@email.uky.edu.
Upon offer of employment,
successful applicants for certain positions must undergo a national
background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University
of Kentucky Human Resources.
The University of Kentucky is an
equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and
women.
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