**Department Head AVFS / CALS | University of Idaho - Military Veterans

The University of Idaho is seeking to hire at the rank of Full Professor with tenure in the Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Science (AVFS). This is dependent upon the candidate meeting the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws. The successful candidate will have a bold vision in academics, research and Extension, and strong leadership skills to maximize the department?s potential and embrace the many opportunities for growth. The successful candidate will provide and promote quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate programs and will work with faculty to identify existing and emerging opportunities to develop strategies that enhance the teaching, advising and learning environment (15%). They will evaluate, counsel, communicate, and promote professional development of students and assist with recruiting and retention of motivated students within the department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to retain and expand their research program in accordance with their field of expertise and are encouraged to publish research findings in high quality refereed journals, obtain external research funding, and mentor graduate student research. Additionally, they will provide mentorship for the research and scholarly activities (20%) of the faculty in the department, including areas of research such as animal genetics, reproduction, growth and development, nutrition, lactation, meat and milk quality, and animal health. The successful candidate is expected to create an environment that fosters collegiality and teamwork in growing the external research funding portfolio of the department. In collaboration with the Associate Dean/Director of Extension, the successful candidate provides leadership for Extension and outreach activities (10%) conducted within the department while ensuring priority needs as identified by stakeholders are addressed. They will be expected to maintain external relationships with departmental stakeholders in all aspects of the animal, veterinary and food science fields across the state and region. They will also communicate and foster relationships with clientele, including departmental alumni and governmental leaders. Summer Salary will be negotiated with the Dean annually.