Penn State Intercom......March 15, 2001

Agronomy begins search
for new department head

The College of Agricultural Sciences is conducting a national search for an individual to fill the position of professor and head of the Department of Agronomy.

After more than six years of service as department head, Steven L. Fales has accepted the position of head of the Agronomy Department at Iowa State University.

This position is the departmental administrative officer and program leader, and he or she reports directly to the dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences. Duties will include:

* Leadership and coordination of resident instruction, cooperative extension/outreach and research to maintain and enhance the growth of these activities;

* Administrative responsibility for academic affairs, departmental personnel, financial matters and physical facilities;

* Leadership and coordination of departmental public relations; and

* Leadership in development and other fund-raising activities for departmental programs and capital improvements.

Candidates should possess a doctorate in plant sciences, agronomy, soil science or a closely related field.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a complete resume with documentation of academic training and professional leadership, a statement of leadership philosophy and vision, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of five individuals who can be contacted for recommendations. Send to: Marvin H. Hall, chair, Advisory Search Committee, Department of Agronomy, Penn State, 116 ASI Building-Box INT, University Park, Pa. 16802. For information, e-mail Hall at mhh2@psu.edu.

The position is available July 1. Applications will be accepted until June 15 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

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