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Mississippi State University
Job no: 500308 Position type: Full-Time 12-Month Department: 018000 - Southern Rural Development Center Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS Categories: Executive/Administrative/Managerial, Faculty Position Open Date: Jul 17 2020
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Position Function: This is a 12-month, tenured faculty appointment in the Department of Agricultural Economics with split responsibilities in research (50%), and Extension (50%). The faculty member in this position serves as Director of the Southern Rural Development Center. As one of four regional centers, the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) works with 13 Southern states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands to initiate, foster and facilitate regional research and education efforts that contribute to an increased quality of life for residents of the Southern region. The SRDC is partially federally funded and hosted by Mississippi State University. Salary Grade: UC Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Center Director is responsible for carrying out policies and procedures established by the SRDC Board of Directors; managing the Center's budget, activities and programs; generating and directing innovative multistate research and extension programs; promoting the Center's mission, capabilities and program with primary funding organizations, potential financial supporters and clientele; providing synergistic leadership to public and private rural development activities in the South; seeking funding and other resources to support state and multistate development activities of the participating states and institutions; and fostering more effective and better funded partnerships among the region's 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant institutions. Specific responsibilities will include the following expectations: Minimum Qualifications: The Director must have a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Regional Economics, Economics, Community Development, Rural Sociology, or a closely related area. Must qualify for rank of Associate Professor or Professor with tenure in the Department of Agricultural Economics. Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that the candidate have an established record in grant writing, knowledge of the USDA/land-grant system, administrative experience, and an established record in rural/regional development research or Extension activities. It is also important that the Director have strong interpersonal skills as well as strong skills in effective oral and written communications. Instructions for Applying: Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/ Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of all college and university work, and have three professional letters of reference sent to: Mrs. Debra Price, Department of Agricultural Economics, Box 5187, Mississippi State, MS 39762 (or by email to price@agecon.msstate.edu). Applicants must complete the Personal Data Information form found at www.jobs.msstate.edu. Any social numbers included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online. For more information about this position and the Department of Agricultural Economics contact Keith Coble (keith.coble@msstate.edu) 662-325-2750) or visit the departmental (http://www.agecon.msstate.edu) or SRDC (http://srdc.msstate.edu) website. Restricted Clause: Position is contingent upon funding availability. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population. |
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