[ES_JOBS_NET] Director, Mackay School of Earth Science and Engineering, Univ. of Nevada Reno

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Director, Mackay School of Earth Science and Engineering

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a dynamic, innovative and creative
leader to serve as the Director of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and
Engineering. The Mackay School is one of the world's leading educational
institutions in the fields of natural resources, and earth sciences and
engineering. The School includes the Departments of Geological Sciences and
Engineering, Geography, and Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. Mackay
also includes the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, the Nevada Seismology
Laboratory and the State Climate Office. The School awards undergraduate and
graduate degrees across all disciplines in the earth sciences and
engineering. In addition, the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral
Engineering Museum is housed in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and
Engineering.  Faculty members in the Mackay School also participate in two
interdisciplinary graduate programs: Hydrologic Sciences; and Ecology,
Evolution and Conservation Biology.

The Director of the Mackay School reports to the Dean of the College of
Science and is a member of the Dean's senior staff. The Director is
responsible for leading and coordinating efforts in student and faculty
recruitment and retention, developing student leaders and industry
professionals, managing relations with industries and governmental agencies,
building interdisciplinary efforts inside Mackay and across the University,
and managing personnel and financial resources at the director's level. The
Director will coordinate and lead fundraising efforts with the Development
Directors in the College of Science.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in Earth
Science, Geography, Mining or Mineral Engineering, or related field with
seven years or a Master's degree with five years or a Doctorate with three
years of experience in minerals industry and program/personnel management. 

Preferred Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an earned degree in the earth sciences or
engineering, demonstrated leadership skills and administrative experience,
experience in the natural resource industries, a commitment to diversity,
and an understanding of the University of Nevada's land grant mission.

Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree in the earth
sciences or engineering, business or equivalent experience in the natural
resource industries, a demonstrated understanding of natural resource
industry related issues, demonstrated fundraising experience, and experience
working with community members and university stakeholders.

Compensation Grade

E

Total Compensation 

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary,
moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance
options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term
disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits.
Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and
dependents.  For more information, please visit:
https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program 

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing
dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance
program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and
assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Contact Information

For information about the position, please contact Dr. Katherine McCall at
mccall at unr.edu. For information about the application process, please
contact Sharee Williams at shareew at unr.edu

 

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