Professor & Director of Coastal Research & Education Center
- Employer
- Clemson University
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 17, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Distance Education Programs, Extension Services
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Clemson University: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: Plant & Environmental Sciences
Professor & Director of Coastal Research & Education Center
Location: Charleston, SC
The College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences at
Clemson University invites applications for the position of
Professor and Director of the Coastal Research and Education Center
(REC).
Clemson University is a Land Grant institution designated as an R1
university with strong community engagement. The College of
Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences is deeply rooted in Clemson
University's heritage as a land-grant institution, advancing
founder Thomas Green Clemson's vision of higher education that
benefits South Carolina, its people, land, natural resources and
economy. World-class education, research and Extension merge for
scientific discoveries of global impact, while partnerships with
industry and state and federal agencies foster innovation and
provide unique opportunities for faculty and students.
Clemson University's Coastal REC is located in Charleston, South
Carolina in an active vegetable production area and has served for
many decades to enhance the vegetable industry. Coastal REC's
mission is to conduct research to solve problems in the production
and protection of vegetable and specialty crops. In collaboration
with the Cooperative Extension Service, regional problem-solving
and grower educational programs receive major emphasis.
The Coastal REC shares a state-of-the-art research building with
the USDA-ARS U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, including laboratories,
greenhouses, growth chambers and other specialized facilities for
vegetable research. The Coastal REC experimental farm consists of
325 acres and provides 80 acres for research plots. All fields can
be irrigated and most can be drip-irrigated using automated
irrigation systems. Seven soil series of the southeastern coastal
plains are represented on the farm. Faculty at the REC specialize
in plant breeding and genetics, horticulture, applied entomology,
specialty crops, plant pathology, and weed science. They
collaborate closely with USDA-ARS scientists in the US Vegetable
Lab and other faculty in the Department of Plant and Environmental
Sciences and the Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging
Sciences at Clemson University.
General Duties and Responsibilities
The Director serves as the principal internal and external
spokesperson for the Coastal REC and its mission. The Director will
hold faculty rank and provide leadership and support to maintain
and advance strong integrated research and Extension programs
appropriate for the Coastal REC vision and mission. The Director
will provide a vision for innovative educational initiatives;
foster a collegial working environment at the Coastal REC and
collaborative relationships with faculty on the Clemson University
main campus and the USDA-ARS US Vegetable Lab; and strengthen
working relationships with local communities, external funding
agencies, research collaborators at partner institutions and other
key constituency groups.
Additional Responsibilities
• Manage the REC's daily operation, budget and resources
• Provide direct supervision of support staff
• Provide leadership and oversight of Extension and Experiment
Station activities at the REC
• Mentor researchers and provide vision for research
initiatives
• Establish a foundation for active and sustainable
fundraising
• Improve and expand Coastal REC infrastructure through successful
fundraising and project guidance
• Foster diversity and inclusion among students, faculty and
staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Clemson University seeks a strategic and visionary scientist to
lead Coastal REC. The successful candidate will have experience in
a premier academic setting and can serve as a strong advocate for
faculty, staff, and students. The candidate will also have
demonstrated accomplishments, impacts, and programmatic vision of
relevance to the research and Extension programs at the Coastal
REC.
Additional Desired Qualifications Include:
• Influential leadership skills including supervisory and budgetary
experience
• Ability to build support for initiatives through engagement with
stakeholders and industry
• Strong communication skills and capacity to inspire others
• Commitment to the land-grant mission and to building a diverse,
equitable and inclusive working environment
• Understanding of fundamental and applied research opportunities
across the range of disciplines represented within Coastal
REC
• Demonstrated commitment to research and/or Extension as
illustrated by achievements in grants, scholarship and academic
reputation in the field
• Mentoring skills that encourage faculty to achieve their highest
potential
• Ability to create and maintain appropriate alliances with the
diverse stakeholders
Education
The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in an
agriculture-related discipline and achieved a record of scholarly
activity warranting appointment at the rank of tenured Professor in
the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences at Clemson
University.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For full consideration, please apply by January 21, 2022. This position will be posted until it is filled.
Applications should include 1) a detailed curriculum vitae, 2) a letter of interest that addresses the requirements described above and the applicant's motivation to apply, 3) a statement of vision (2-page max) for the Director role at the Coastal Research and Education Center including leadership style and values, and diversity, and 4) names, titles, and contact information for at least three references. All application materials are required to be submitted electronically via http://apply.interfolio.com/100289.
Inquiries and nominations can be submitted confidentially to Dr. Carlyle Brewster (carlylb@clemson.edu) or Dr. Matthew Hersom (mhersom@clemson.edu).
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
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