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Department Head Vacancy



Hi folks -

The Department of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences at Montana State
University is searching for a department head.  I have included the
shortened position description and would greatly appreciate your sharing the
description with those that your think are qualified.

Thanks a Bunch


Head, Department of Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences. Montana State
University, Bozeman, MT.  We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and
coordinate teaching, research and outreach programs in agronomy,
horticulture, plant improvement, soil science and weed science. S/he will
manage fiscal affairs, promote productive working relationships among
faculty, plan and develop long-term programs, guide new departmental hires,
and review faculty performance. S/he will facilitate and promote
departmental communications with the academic community, state and federal
agencies, private industry, commodity organizations and the general public.
S/he will maintain an active research and/or teaching component within the
department. Required Qualifications: 1) Earned Ph.D. in Crop Science,
Horticulture, Plant Science, Soil Science, or closely related field, 2)
Academic qualifications necessary to qualify for initial appointment as
Associate or Full Professor, and 3) Established Extension Service or
University service record. Applicants should request a copy of the complete
vacancy announcement from the address below. Screening of applications will
begin May 6, 1996. Position available on or before November 1, 1996.
Applicants should send a letter of application describing how their training
and experience uniquely qualify them to fulfill the required and preferred
qualifications, a resume or curriculum vita, three letters of
recommendation, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two
additional references to:PSES Department Head Search Committee, 202 Linfield
Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT  59717-0002  Tel. 406-994-3681,
Fax 406-994-6579. ADA/EO/AA/Vet. Pref.

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Raymond L. Ditterline 
Plant , Soil & Environmental Sciences  
Montana State University	
Bozeman, MT 59717		
Phone:  406-994-5058  Fax 3933
ussrd@gemini.oscs.montana.edu
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