What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institute/Center Director-Management position at Michigan State University?
Position Summary
kobe@msu.edu
) and Dr. Andrea Case (caseand4@msu.edu
). The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins on January 21, 2025.Michigan State University seeks a resident Director for the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) to provide leadership and promote a creative environment that fosters innovation and excellence in the Station's research, education, and outreach programs in ecology, evolution, agriculture, and conservation biology.
facilities
at KBS include: a genomics lab, more than 50 growth chambers and ultracold freezers, 4800 sq ft of greenhouse space, and specialized field labs including an experimental pond facility. KBS is home to an NSF Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER
) site and a USDA Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR
) site, and also hosts sustainability research for theDOE Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
. The Kellogg Farm, Bird Sanctuary, and Kellogg Conference Center play critical roles in supporting the Station’s research, education, and outreach missions.www.kbs.msu.edu
.Specific responsibilities:
The Director provides visionary leadership for KBS research, education, and outreach programs and is expected to maintain and enhance a creative and productive environment for faculty, students, and both academic and non-academic staff. The Director serves as the principal representative of KBS with authority and responsibility for administrative decisions. The Director reports directly to the Deans of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Natural Science at MSU.
This is an administrative leadership position with opportunities and support to continue a research or outreach program and/or engage in teaching.
Key responsibilities of the Director are carried out with the support of faculty, specialists, and administrative staff. These responsibilities include:
- Providing visionary and strategic leadership for advancing and articulating the
mission of KBS
, promoting national and international prominence in ecology, evolution, agriculture, and conservation biology - Overseeing the research, outreach, and education programs at KBS with the Associate Director and coordinating these programs with campus departments (including
Earth & Environmental Sciences
;Entomology
;Fisheries and Wildlife
;Forestry
;Integrative Biology
;Plant Biology
; andPlant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
), as well as theEcology, Evolution, and Behavior
program,MSU AgBioResearch
, andMSU Extension
- Developing and supporting undergraduate research and learning experiences with the KBS Academic Programs Coordinator
- Mentoring and evaluating the development of KBS faculty in collaboration with the chairs of their campus departments
- Fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, creativity and mentorship; working with the KBS DEI Advocate and the
KBS Culture and Inclusion Committee
to create an environment where diverse faculty, staff, and students can meet their full potential and thrive - Overseeing the large and complex KBS budget and working with the KBS Assistant Director for Finance and Operations to ensure fiscally responsible implementation
- Leveraging the work of the Bird Sanctuary, Kellogg Farm and Conference Center to support the KBS mission and outreach activities
- Leading major grant, development, and fundraising efforts in support of KBS programs in collaboration with the KBS Assistant Director for Engagement and the Director's Advisory Board
- Sustaining and improving KBS infrastructure by working closely with the KBS unit of MSU’s Infrastructure, Planning, and Facilities
This is an annual-year (12-month) full-time academic appointment based at KBS at the level of Full Professor, with a tenure appointment in a campus department appropriate to the candidate's expertise. The position is expected to be filled beginning August 2025.
http://www.hr.msu.edu
).About the University:
Michigan State University (MSU) is one of the top research universities in the world and home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs. MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, and scientists that provide regional, national, and international leadership in basic and applied research and excellence in teaching. In addition, consistent with its Land Grant origins, the MSU community pursues international engagement and provides strong extension programs that partner with diverse stakeholders to provide much needed research in the areas of food, energy, water and the environment.
dual career support
and other types of support for balancing work and personal lives at MSU can be found athttp://healthpromotion.msu.edu/worklifewellbeing
.Commitment to Creating a Sense of Belonging:
Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi people. The University resides on Land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence by creating and sustaining an accessible and inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The CANR is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion. Candidates are invited to view (unit) norms at (link).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Life sciences or related discipline
Minimum Requirements
The candidate should have an outstanding record or potential of achievement including leadership, team building, distinguished scholarship, and dedication to the land grant mission. Candidates should have demonstrated potential to lead and manage a dynamic program of interdisciplinary research, education, and outreach, a record of research excellence in any area of ecology, evolution, agriculture, or conservation biology, and strong interpersonal and people management skills. The applicant should have an appreciation for the range of disciplines related to the broader life sciences and the diverse functions of research, extension, and outreach. Candidates must exhibit preparedness for administration of a large, diverse community and demonstrate outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to promote KBS and increase its national and international prominence.
Required Application Materials
Berkeley rubric
focusing on Track Record and Plans. At the end of the cover letter, please include names and contact information for five (5) references who are familiar with your work and leadership experience. Letters are not initially required, but these individuals may be approached for additional information only after obtaining the applicant's permission to do so. Applications should be submitted online at https://careers.msu.edu.Special Instructions
The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins on January 21, 2025.
kobe@msu.edu
) and Dr. Andrea Case (caseand4@msu.edu
).Review of Applications Begins On
01/21/2025
Website
WWW.KBS.MSU.EDU
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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