Virginia Tech

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The Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics is seeking an accomplished, visionary leader for the position of Department Head. Responsibilities of the Department Head include leadership of all department programs and administrative responsibility for strategic planning, fiscal management and human resources. This includes recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and staff. The Department Head should provide effective advocacy for the department within and outside the university, and actively secure resources to strengthen its mission. The department is seeking an individual who will foster excellence in teaching, research, and extension, and encourage a positive, collegial climate and participatory decision-making process within the department. On-going university-wide strategic investments and priority setting in curriculum development and research activities will provide the Department Head with a unique opportunity to shape the academic mission and programs of the department.

Qualified persons are asked to complete an online faculty application at https://www.jobs.vt.edu posting #TR0170011. Direct inquires or questions about this position to Matt Hulver, Search Committee Chair: Phone: (540) 231-7354, Address: 338 A- Wallace Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0430. Email: hulvermw@vt.edu