Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

Texas A&M University-Commerce seeks an outstanding and experienced leader to serve as Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR).

The Dean, who reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, is responsible for all aspects of academic life within the College, including teaching, research, personnel matters, and budgets. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of CASNR, overseeing operational, fiscal, and strategic matters of the College. The Dean develops and maintains the highest standards for academic excellence and accomplishment and serves as the spokesperson of the College to external partners.

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is committed to experiential and pragmatic learning with rigorous educational programs, courses and experiences enriched by quality instruction. CASNR offers diverse, high-quality farm and ranch enterprises that create opportunities for teaching and scholarly activities. The College fosters positive relationships among faculty, staff and students and maintains a strong public presence on campus, in the community and throughout the state and agricultural industry. Students are prepared to become competent professionals through the sharing and discovery of knowledge across the varied fields of agriculture. As the only agricultural college in the region, CASNR is uniquely situated to serve the rural and urban agricultural workforce needs in Northeast Texas.

Seven competitive teams include Livestock Judging, Meat Judging, Horse Judging, plus a Show Team, an Equestrian Team, a Stock Horse Team and a Rodeo Team.

For more information about CASNR, please visit https://www.tamuc.edu/college-of-agricultural-sciences- and-natural-resources/.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial, innovative visionary who values all CASNR programs, students, faculty, staff, and alumni and celebrates their successes. Candidates with significant academic leadership success are welcome to apply. A terminal degree in a CASNR field is required, along with credentials meriting appointment at the rank of full professor.

The Dean will:

• Practice results-based accountability and drive engagement by empowering others.
• Drive vision and purpose to achieve excellence.
• Promote access through a customer-focused approach.

How to Apply

Lauren McCaghren and Lois Stetson with Greenwood Asher & Associates® are assisting Texas A&M University-Commerce on this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position; and
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

All application materials should be submitted through the Greenwood Asher & Associates e-mail at: TAMUC-agriculture@greenwoodsearch.com. For best consideration, please submit materials by October 14^th, 2024.

Nominations, inquiries, and questions regarding the application process should be directed to:

Lauren McCaghren

Search Manager & Senior Executive Search Consultant

(850)-797-0246

laurenmccaghren@greenwoodsearch.com

Lois Stetson

Senior Executive Search Consultant

(850)-598-3303

loisstetson@greenwoodsearch.com

Learn more about TAMUC: www.tamuc.edu  

Take a virtual tour of CASNR facilities: https://map.concept3d.com/?id=1162#!s/?t/2262:1

Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC) states that it provides equal opportunity to all applicants, employees, students, and the public, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or veteran status. TAMUC also commits to complying with all state and federal laws, as well as the Texas A&M University System's policies and regulations on equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. 

For questions about equal opportunity or disability-related employment at TAMUC, you can contact Tammi Thompson, the Director of Human Resources, at (903) 468-3021 or by email at HR.AffirmativeAction@tamuc.edu.