Associate Dean of Extension and Director of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service - University of Kentucky : Job Details

Job Title: Associate Dean of Extension and Director of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Requisition Number: FE04503

Department Name: 81010: College of Ag, Food and Environment

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Type of Position: Faculty

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: An earned doctorate

Required Related Experience: Recognized achievement that would warrant appointment as a tenured professor. Progressive and broad academic administrative leadership experience arising from an administrative role such as department chair, center director, associate dean, dean or similar.

Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A

Job Summary: The University of Kentucky (UK) Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment invites nominations and inquiries for an exceptional engagement and academic leader to serve as Associate Dean of Extension and Director of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (KCES). The Associate Dean reports directly to the Vice President for Land-grant Engagement and Dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

The Associate Dean provides statewide leadership for the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service (KCES), which is dedicated to taking the University of Kentucky to the people of the Commonwealth by delivering research-based educational programs designed to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. KCES is central to the University of Kentucky's outreach mission in that it provides and facilitates quality educational, research, and technical services for people, groups, and organizations in Kentucky. These activities support and promote individual well-being, professional and organizational development, social and cultural enrichment, economic opportunity, and regional development.

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Kentucky in this search. For a full application packet, please include a letter of interest clearly addressing how your experiences make you a preferred candidate and CV. We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin on May 15, 2025, and continue until an appointment is made. The position is available to be filled as early as July 1, 2025, though a later start date is feasible to meet mutual considerations.

Inquiries and nominations should be directed to Julie Schrodt and/or Jeremy Duff from Greenwood Asher & Associates.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

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