University of Missouri (MU) Director

Position Overview: 

The University of Missouri is seeking its first Director for the newly-established Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands, and Aquatics Systems  within the School of Natural Resources (SNR), a division of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR). 

The Institute was established through a unique public-private partnership. This novel approach, the first of its kind, reflects the innovation that defines CAFNR’s strategic plan the Drive to Distinction. The primary criterion for selection is established leadership in natural resources conservation with demonstrated ability to build collaborative partnerships, secure external funding and train the next generation of conservation professionals. If a qualified applicant chooses to seek a ranked faculty position, this would be a faculty appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

rESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administration - The successful candidate will be the first to hold the title of Director of the Institute of Fisheries Wetlands, and Aquatics Systems. The vision for this Institute is to become a hallmark of public-private collaboration that drives applied research and land management decisions to inform priority aquatic systems issues in Missouri, regionally and nationally. 
  
  
• Research - The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Institute towards a nationally-recognized extramurally funded research, outreach and education program in fisheries, wetlands and aquatic systems. The Director will enhance capabilities of winning major grants, forming innovative new partnerships with private and public partners, and contribute toward improving metrics considered in the AAU rankings.
  
  
• Teaching and Training - The candidate selected is expected to contribute to undergraduate and/or graduate education in an area related to their expertise that would complement current courses in the School of Natural Resources. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to lead the Institute toward establishing a work-force development program.