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  Position Summary: The Director of the Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative (SLSC) is a full-time, twelve-month tenured (or eligible for tenure) associate/full professor faculty position for a person with a proven track record of leadership of diverse teams, industry partnerships, academic collegiality, and research/teaching credibility. This leadership position will have dual reporting lines to the Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMBS) and the Dean of College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS). The Director will be expected to contribute to research and/or teaching as well as substantial outreach/engagement. Final allocation of effort in these areas will be discussed and negotiated with the successful candidate at the time of hire. We seek an established leader with working knowledge of Sustainable Livestock Systems who is committed to collaboration, networking and team building. CSU’s Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Agriculture Science, Health and Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Engineering, and Natural Sciences, along with Schools of Global and Environmental Sustainability (SoGES) and Public Health, and state-wide CSU Extension provide a fertile basis for development of change-making programs in Sustainable Livestock Systems. A large number of state and federal governmental agencies, including CDC, USDA APHIS, USDA NWRC, NPS, USGS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and others are located in the Northern Colorado area, providing an internationally unique opportunity to develop large collaborative programs of real global strength and significance. Key to this endeavor are partnerships with nongovernmental stakeholders, including industry/producer groups, as key constituents in this endeavor. This newly created position will be responsible for developing the nascent Sustainable Livestock Systems Collaborative at CSU into an internationally recognized program. This will include developing strategic partnerships, alliances and collaborations both on and off-campus; developing internal and external advisory boards; coordinating activities across campus and community; taking responsibility for representing the University through networking and professional collaboration with external constituents, industry stakeholders, schools and organizations; and developing resources for programmatic growth and sustainability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and must be an effective communicator who is able to convey the vision for SLSC to multiple audiences. Candidates should demonstrate strategic thinking skills, organizational political savvy, and should be visionary and inspirational. Effective group communication skills, and capacity to assimilate organizational vision, mission, values and goals are highly desirable traits. We seek to identify a solution-oriented decision maker able to effectively lead others.

Colorado State University invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Health and Human Sciences. We are seeking applicants with a proven track record of innovative research, external funding, effective mentorship, meaningful service, inspiring leadership, and effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Successful candidates will have demonstrated high ethical standards and are expected to operate in a transparent and collegial way. Additionally, successful candidates should be responsive to the needs of faculty, staff, and students within the College and have a strong commitment to enhance inclusive excellence. We seek candidates who are committed to elevating the research reputation of the College of Health and Human Sciences to the next level of national and international recognition. The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies position in the College of Health and Human Sciences is a 12-month, full-time faculty position. The successful applicant will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to serve in a broad variety of roles as needed and be dedicated to the mission of the College and the University. The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies must be an articulate advocate for all scholarly and creative activities within CHHS and lead the College community as we engage in interdisciplinary research and practice focused on addressing the problems of the global community. Specifically, the Associate Dean should be prepared to: facilitate the growth and development of graduate programs and research and other scholarship activity among CHHS faculty members in accordance with the University, College, and individual department/school strategic plans; coordinate communication regarding grants, contracts and corporate partnerships to support research initiatives; supervise the CHHS research support services, oversee grant administration activities, and foster expansion of research infrastructure;- work with faculty to increase productivity in grants submitted, with a goal of expanding externally funded projects; promote and facilitate interdisciplinary and inter-institutional graduate programs and research opportunities; advocate for the interests of the College by serving as liaison to the Council of Research Associate Deans, Office of Sponsored Programs, Human Research Committee, Animal Care and Use Committee, Agricultural Experiment Station, Graduate School, and Office of International Programs; chair the CHHS Research Committee and serve as liaison between the College and the College’s research centers and institutes; Oversee and manage college internal pilot grant award program; and participate as a member of the College Executive Council and Administrative Cabinet, as well as performing other duties not listed above to support the various functions of the Dean’s Office.