Position Announcement: Assistant Dean, Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and Outreach-College

[Betsy Haughton]

There is a position open at The University of Tennessee which may be of
interest to you or someone you know.  I urge you to consider applying!
It is for Assistant Dean, Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and
Outreach-College of Human Ecology.  The position announcement is pasted
below and the URL to the job announcement is:
http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/jobs/job0001.html

Job Opportunity Announcement - X0001

                  The University of Tennessee - Institute of Agriculture

               Agricultural Extension Service - College of Human Ecology

POSITION X0001

Assistant Dean, Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and
Outreach-College
of Human Ecology (Tenure-Track Position. Rank dependent on background
and
experience.)

LOCATION
The University of Tennessee, Agricultural Campus, Knoxville, Tennessee

EFFECTIVE DATE
July 1, 2000. Screening of applicants' credentials will begin on March
15,
2000, and will continue until the position is filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Dean is responsible to the Dean of the Agricultural
Extension
Service (75%) and the Dean of the College of Human Ecology (25%).
Responsibilities include providing leadership to Extension Family and
Consumer Sciences faculty and programs; working closely with the
department
heads in the College of Human Ecology to develop and implement Extension

and outreach programs; developing and maintaining effective working
relationships with other university departments and organizations;
cooperating with Associate Dean (Agriculture) and State 4-H
Leader in planning, implementing and involving the 4-H phase of the
Extension program; working with Extension administration on matters of
staff development, planning and reporting; providing leadership in
Extension planning and reporting efforts; implementation of Equal
Employment Opportunity program; and assisting the Dean of the
Agricultural
Extension Service in other tasks that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates are expected to have (1) an earned doctorate in Family and
Consumer Sciences or closely allied field of study, (2) work experience
which has demonstrated possession of the abilities and skills necessary
to
successfully perform the duties of this position, (3) demonstrated
leadership and administrative capabilities in each of the duties and
responsibilities, (4) experience in an  Agricultural Extension Service
or
Cooperative Extension Service is preferred. Preference will be given to
applicants that have at least one degree in family and consumer
sciences/human ecology.

SALARY
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS
Group hospitalization and life insurance; Federal Employees Retirement,
Workers' Compensation; study, sick and annual leave; numerous University
of
Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for
holidays and a step pay increase after three years of service,
reimbursement for official travel.

TO APPLY
Submit a curriculum vita; letter of interest detailing specific talents
and
experience; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five
professional references. Nominations of qualified individuals are
welcomed.
Applications and nominations should be submitted to:

Ms. Martha Jo Tolley
Section Leader, 4-H
P.O. Box 1071
Knoxville, TN 37901-1071
E-mail: mtolley at utk.edu

Phone: (865) 974-7434
Fax: (865) 974-1628

Date Issued: January 28, 2000

--
Betsy Haughton, EdD, RD, LDN
Associate Professor
Director, Public Health Nutrition
Department of Nutrition
College of Human Ecology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-1900
Tele:  423/974-6267
FAX:  423/974-3491