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<h2>Dean - Warner College of Natural Resources
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<p>Colorado State University invites nominations and applications
for appointment as Dean of the world renowned Warner College of
Natural Resources (WCNR). The ideal candidate will be a strong
leader dedicated to the advancement of the research,
educational, and outreach, mission of the College and
University, and be able to provide the vision and energy to lead
the College to continued levels of excellence.</p>
<p>The Warner College of Natural Resources is a premier natural
resource college for the 21st Century, addressing problems of
global importance and educating tomorrow's leaders. The College
is committed to providing the understanding to guide the
responsible use and protection of renewable and non-renewable
resources and sustaining diverse environmental benefits to
society. For more than 100 years, our faculty, scientists,
students, staff, alumni, and partners have led the development
and application of innovative natural resources and
environmental paradigms. The College is first and foremost a
place where learning and making a difference are an everyday
occurrence. Our students learn to integrate, communicate,
problem-solve, understand and work with diverse groups. Our
faculty and scientists produce the research and innovation
needed to solve natural resource and environmental problems that
are complex, interdisciplinary, multi-scaled, and span local to
global issues. The impact of our College programs is now felt in
more than 85 countries, on every continent, and is grounded in
the latest technologies and science.</p>
<p>The College encompasses a broad range of natural resource
programs including five departments - Ecosystem Science and
Sustainability; Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; Forest
and Rangeland and Stewardship; Geosciences; and Human Dimensions
of Natural Resources - and is the largest endowed college of its
kind in the country. It is widely considered one of the most
comprehensive natural resources colleges, boasting 12 major
outreach units that have impact locally, regionally, and
internationally. The Warner College of Natural Resources
consists of 63 tenured or tenure-track faculty, about 550
administrative professionals, and another roughly 200 other
(mostly hourly) staff. The College offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.
degrees, with enrollment of about 1550 undergraduate students
and 250 graduate students. The Dean oversees a budget of
approximately $10 million per year, plus external research
contracts totaling approximately $47 million in annual
expenditures.</p>
<p>Colorado State University, Fort Collins, is a Carnegie
Doctoral/Research University-Extensive land-grant institution
enrolling approximately 27,000 students from all 50 states and
82 countries. Fort Collins, located 60 miles north of Denver at
the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, is a vibrant
and growing community with a population of approximately
150,000. Fort Collins enjoys a temperate, semi-arid climate and
rich cultural and recreational opportunities. Please visit our
web site (<a href="http://www.warnercnr.colostate.edu"
target="_blank">www.warnercnr.colostate.edu</a>) for more
information on the Warner College of Natural Resources. General
information about Colorado State University can be accessed at <a
href="http://www.colostate.edu" target="_blank">www.colostate.edu</a>.
Information about Fort Collins can be found at <a
href="http://fcgov.com/" target="_blank">http://fcgov.com/</a>.</p>
<p><b>Qualifications</b></p>
<p>The successful candidate will have successfully accomplished
increasingly complex goals and objectives through which
high-level leadership, promotion of diversity, communication,
vision, and management skills will be evident. Specific
requirements for this exciting position are available at:
http//www.wcnr.colostate.edu/deansearch/</p>
<p>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled;
however, for full consideration, applications should be received
by <b>October 1, 2013</b>.</p>
<p>Desired start date is January 1, 2014 or a mutually agreed upon
date. Applicants should send a letter expressing their
qualifications and vision for the position, specifically
addressing the points listed above, current vitae, and the names
and contact information for five references. Submit applications
via email to: <a href="mailto:wcnrdeansearch@colostate.edu">wcnrdeansearch@colostate.edu</a></p>
<p>Questions regarding the search may be directed to <b>Dr.
Jeffrey McCubbin</b>, Dean, College of Health and Human
Sciences, and Search Committee chair, at (970) 491-5841.
Nominations are welcome and should be sent to: <a
href="mailto:wcnrdeansearch@colostate.edu">wcnrdeansearch@colostate.edu</a>
References will not be contacted until advanced stages of
screening and reconfirmed with candidates.</p>
<p><i>Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/affirmative action employer fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal
and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders
regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The
Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student
Services.</i></p>
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