POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Department Head
Animal and Range Sciences Department
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

POSITION
The Animal and Range Sciences Department at South Dakota State University seeks a dynamic individual for the position of Department Head to provide strong and effective vision and leadership. The Department is a unit of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, and the Department Head reports to the Dean of the College. This is a 12-month, administrative appointment with academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. Tenure status is negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS
An earned Ph.D. in Animal Science, Range Science or a related field; minimum six years of full-time professional experience in one of the above areas; productive history in research, teaching, or outreach; skilled in oral, written, and interpersonal communication; and demonstrated effective budget and personnel management. Must have the ability to advocate programs to a variety of statewide constituency groups; commitment to and understanding of animal agriculture and rangeland resources; commitment to the Land Grant philosophy and system. In addition to the above requirements, experience in oversight responsibilities of livestock and or range resource facilities and professional experience in an academic environment are desirable. National recognition in a professional area of expertise will be valued.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide effective management of the department; provide leadership to develop and maintain strong, relevant research, teaching, and extension programs stressing excellence across the programs; effectively communicate with the faculty and staff; provide leadership to establish goals and objectives for the department and build strong working relationships; recruit, evaluate and retain faculty, staff and students; develop and manage budgets; manage properties, represent the department in all official communications with the college and university; foster and build strong working relationships with other disciplines and commodity and constituency groups.

ORGANIZATION
South Dakota State University is a land grant institution with 11,700 students. The Department of Animal and Range Sciences includes 25 full-time faculty positions instructing over 300 undergraduate students in Animal, and Range Sciences programs. Graduate degrees offered are Master of Science in Animal Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science, and Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences. The Department manages eight on-campus research and teaching facilities, including beef, sheep, swine, equine, and meats. It also manages livestock and range resources in four out-lying stations in the state. Details on the department can be located at http://ars.sdstate.edu/.

Brookings is an attractive college community of approximately 18,500 residents located in East Central South Dakota. A wide variety of recreational and cultural activities are available.

TO APPLY
To apply, visit https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this posting." The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will require the attachment of a cover letter with details regarding interest, ability to meet responsibilities, and philosophy of administering a diverse academic department, resume, and reference page. In addition to the online application process, applicants must arrange to have four letters of recommendation and official transcripts sent to:
Vikram Mistry
Search Committee Chair
Dairy Science Department
SDM 109A/2104
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD 57007
Phone: (605) 688-5731
Email: vikram.mistry@sdstate.edu.

Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with the online process.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE 15 August 2008 or until position is filled.

South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made at TTY (605) 688-4394. SDSU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran's status or any other protected class in the offering of all educational programs and employment opportunities. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Administration 324, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.