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Professor and Chair, Department of Natural Resources Management
Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Texas Tech University
Position Description:
Davis College is seeking an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Chair of the Department of Natural Resources Management who will provide intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, outreach and engagement, and service endeavors in the Department of Natural Resources Management, Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The position of Chair of the Department of Natural Resources Management is a full-time, 12-month, tenured, Professor to begin August 1st, 2024.
About the University:
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About the College:
Davis College includes the departments of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Agricultural Education and Communications, Animal and Food Sciences, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Plant and Soil Science, and Veterinary Sciences along with multiple research centers and institutes. The College has over 100 tenure-track faculty, 2,687 undergraduate and 502 graduate students, numerous other staff employees, and generated approximately $14 million in extramural research funding.
About the Department/School/Area:
The Department of Natural Resources Management (NRM) (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/nrm) is one of seven departments within the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. NRM recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, which has its roots in agronomy, range management, and wildlife management, and has evolved to include a diverse array of expertise and emphases within the broader array of natural resources management. The Department is proud of its student-centric, research-intense, multidisciplinary approach to undergraduate and graduate education. Currently, there are 18 full-time faculty, including three USGS scientists in the Texas Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, and 8 additional instructors. Of these faculty, there are two endowed professorships (Kleberg and Burnett professorships), and one endowed chair (Bricker Chair) that support students and associated research programs of the chairholders. The Department offers two B.S. degrees to 358 undergraduate students (B.S. in Conservation Law Enforcement; B.S. in Natural Resources Management) with five concentrations for the latter (Wildlife Biology; Ranch Management; Range Conservation; Conservation Science; & Aquatic and Fisheries Biology); and two graduate degrees to 67 graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D. in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildlands Science and Management). Broadly, research foci of faculty and students within NRM centers upon the application of ecological principles to the management and use of natural resources, which is supported by ~$1.2M in external funding annually, and a departmentally managed vehicle fleet of >35 trucks. Departmental research approaches range from traditional applied projects on ecology and management of upland game birds, big game species, fire ecology, and habitat and range management, to more contemporary projects focused upon wildlife health, conservation of nongame species, wetland and aquatic ecology, migratory birds, aquatic systems ecology, and use of geospatial technologies and eDNA surveillance of both rare and endangered species and non-native invasive ones. As part of Texas Tech’s culture to Strive for Excellence, NRM prides itself on strong relationships with alumni, stakeholders, federal and state agencies, and non-governmental organizations that support our students, and research efforts across Texas, the southwestern US, and internationally. The department plays an important role in the research enterprise at Texas Tech University, which is committed to becoming an AAU institution.
About Lubbock:
Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.
Major/Essential Functions:
The successful applicant for this leadership position will be one who has a strong background in Natural Resources Management, and who has a significant track record of excellence when working with external partners. The Chair of the Department of Natural Resources Management will be a driven and collaborative individual who supports research and teaching as critical components of higher education and who will help build future successes on the Department’s foundation of past excellence. In addition, the successful applicant will be someone who exemplifies the Davis College core values: valuing people, commitment to excellence, fostering discovery, and elevating others. We are looking for a strong leader who will help us meet our commitment to discovery, training, instruction, and engagement and outreach in key areas of natural resources. The successful department chair will be one who puts the success of the team and department above their individual accomplishments in the role. They must be one who appreciates interdisciplinary, experiential, and systems-based learning. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence throughout the discovery-to-application continuum.
The Chair of the Department of Natural Resources Management will be appointed to a five-year renewable term, subject to annual reviews by the Dean and a satisfactory formal reappointment review.
Essential Functions
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for the position, candidates must have:
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include the following documents in your application:
Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Scott Burris, Search Co-Chair, Department of Agricultural Education and Communications, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas 79409-2132, Phone (806) 742-2821; email: scott.burris@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851.
Application Process:
The deadline to submit applications is on April 5, 2024.
To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/
Requisition # 36749BR
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