Director

The University of Mississippi Field Station

Applications for the position of Director of the University of Mississippi Field Station (UMFS) are invited. This is a half-time, non-faculty position. The successful applicant has the option to bring in additional salary from sponsored funding.

The applicant should be a recognized scientific leader with a strong background in research administration, including fiscal, personnel and scientific management. A Master of Science degree is required and may be in any discipline related to the mission of the program, which is to foster ecosystem stewardship by providing a natural laboratory and infrastructure for research, education and service, and by cultivating scientific information and understanding of upland watersheds in the lower Mississippi River Basin and similar habitats (http://baysprings.olemiss.edu/site/mission). Excellent communication skills are required, with experience related to ecosystem stewardship.

The Director is responsible for the administration and supervision of activities within the UMFS, including fiscal management and budgeting, strategic planning, establishment of research and operations policies, identification and allocation of resources for research support, and safeguarding and enhancing the research environment and reputation of the UMFS. The Director will foster interdisciplinary collaborations between scientists who may have an interest in conducting research at the UMFS and will be responsible for obtaining external funding in support of infrastructure and scientific, educational and outreach objectives.

Applications must include a letter of interest stating how the applicant meets the qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references (who will not be contacted until the latter stages of the search). Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The desired appointment date is July 1, 2015, but is negotiable.

Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Robin C. Buchannon, The University of Mississippi is an EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Title VI/Title IX /504/ADA/ADEA employer.

Email to: rcb@olemiss.edu