Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture - Texas A&M University : Job Details

Job Title

Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Research Director Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Title: Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture

Appointment: 12 months

Reports To: Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Location: Norman Borlaug Building, Texas A&M University, Bryan-College Station

The IHA Director will provide leadership in the three focal areas by capitalizing on expertise within TAMU, TAMUS and USDA partners, as well as key state and national stakeholders to address existing and emerging health issues such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's, and other chronic diseases through research and outreach. The Director will provide leadership, management, and administration of IHA, including sponsored and non-sponsored project accounts, public relations, and personnel to advance the mission of IHA and associated programs throughout TAMUS and external partnerships.

The Director will lead a talented team of more than 60 scientists, support staff, graduate students and post-doctoral trainees located across Texas in coordination with other USDA-funded centers that focus on health and associated agricultural needs and policies, including:

* Development and actualization of vision and mission statements for the IHA.

* Development of collaborative relationships and opportunities for members of IHA that enhance teaching, research, and extension missions.

* Management of human and fiscal resources;

* Leadership for acquisition of internal and external resources that support the mission of IHA.

* Represent IHA to local, state, and federal agencies, private organizations, other partners, collaborators, key industry groups, and international organizations.

Required Education and Experience

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in one or more nutrition-based health or agriculture-related fields, and at least 10 years of direct experience, as well as a documented record of leadership in administration as well as in research, teaching, and outreach. The Director will also engage with stakeholder groups, identify critical issues, and lead efforts to fund research and extension activities of the IHA that bring resolution to how agriculture and nutrition can be leveraged to reduce diet-related chronic disease in Texas and the world.

Preferred Education and Experience

* Scholarly accomplishments such as invitations to prestigious panels, publications with high citation indexes, grants funded and other relevant metrics.

* A Ph.D., or other applicable terminal degree in nutrition-based health issues or agriculture-related field, engineering, science, law, policy, government or management, and 10 years of post-graduate job-related experience.

* Knowledge of the Land Grant University System and a track record using research extension to solve problems convey practical solutions stakeholders.

* Demonstrated experience in managing conflicting interests to achieve accepted practices among groups (e.g., stakeholders; trade associations; state and/or federal agencies; non-governmental organizations).

* Nationally (e.g. National Academy of Medicine or Sciences) recognized expertise in nutrition-based health issues agriculture-related field, with a documented record distinction.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Excellent oral, written and electronic communication skills.

* Interpersonal skills for effective communication with entities within IHA, TAMU and TAMUS, as well as stakeholders.

* Ability to manage and support multidisciplinary and interagency teams.

* Leadership skills to inspire and recognize successes of members of IHA.

* Experience in fundraising and grantsmanship.

* Ability to coordinate with broad-based partners and stakeholders locally, nationally, and internationally.

* Ability to represent TAMU/TAMUS and IHA to legislative and regulatory agencies as a trusted source of expertise in nutrition, agriculture and health.

Application Requirements

An application should contain:

1. A cover letter which outlines the candidate's vision for the position;

2. A current curriculum vitae; and,

3. Contact information for three references.

Submit completed application materials to [email protected] as the search partner for the IHA Director by September 3rd, 2024.

Review of applications will begin in early September and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation

A competitive salary will be offered to an individual with the skills and experiences noted above. Other benefits include: health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid leave and a retirement plan.

Contact

If you are qualified and interested in being considered as a candidate for this opportunity, or know of someone that might be a fit, please feel free to reach out to:

Glen Friedman, Senior Recruiter

Gallagher Executive Search & Leadership Advisors

954-###-####

[email protected]

Dr. Diane M. Fennig, Senior Consultant

Gallagher Executive Search & Leadership Advisors

678-###-####

[email protected]

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.