Posting Detail InformationWorking TitleDepartment Head, Human Dimensions of Natural ResourcesPosition LocationFort Collins, COWork LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-personPosting Number202400424FProposed Annual Salary Range$145,000-$190,000 Commensurate with qualificationsEmployee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Position TypeFacultyWork Hours/Week40Description of Work UnitHuman Dimensions of Natural Resources ( HDNR ) is one of five academic departments in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. The other departments are: Ecosystem Science and Sustainability; Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology; Forest and Rangeland Stewardship; and Geosciences. General information about the Warner College of Natural Resources and departments can be accessed at www.warnercnr.colostate.edu.The Warner College of Natural Resources recognizes that a sustainable natural environment is essential to human well-being and our common good. The natural environment is essential in providing material, psychological, and physical health benefits to all. Thus, we strive toward providing voice for all those affected by natural resource policies to ensure that diverse perspectives are considered in decisions that affect the natural environment. This inclusionary philosophy is embedded in our instruction, research, service, outreach, and interactions as a community. Warner College members hold themselves accountable for fostering an atmosphere that is welcoming and accepting of diverse perspectives. Warner students, faculty, and staff uphold and embrace CSU’s principles of community: respect, inclusion, integrity, social justice and service. Everyone is welcomed. The Warner community recognizes the disparities that exist within the field of natural resources and therefore call on individuals whose passions and work align with our college’s effort to make change. Warner College supports an environment where identities, cultures, experiences, and ideas are recognized, valued, and appreciated.The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources prioritizes the importance of fostering meaningful connections between people and nature to promote the health and well-being of social-ecological systems. The Department aims to develop actionable strategies that inspire hope, address interconnected environmental challenges, and ensure that diverse voices and worldviews are included in the quest for a sustainable future.The HDNR Department delivers transformative education and mentorship that prepares leaders and scientists to conserve biodiversity and promote meaningful and joyful relationships with nature. We do this by providing inclusive student-centered training and experiential learning that broaden individual perspectives and empower students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and environments. Through transdisciplinary social science approaches, the Department conducts research and outreach that bridges academic science, local knowledge systems, and practice to provide equitable and just solutions that enhance environmental conservation and human well-being outcomes, facilitate meaningful connections to nature, and instill hope for positive change for people, society and the planet.The Department has 17 tenure-track, 9 non-tenure track, 10 full-time Instructor faculty and 25 salaried employees. Faculty expertise spans social science perspectives and applications related to natural resource conservation and management, including, but not limited to: conservation and sustainable development; ecosystem services; environmental communications; environmental governance; human dimensions of conservation; protected areas management; and sustainable tourism and outdoor recreation management.The Department offers B.S. undergraduate majors in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources and Natural Resource Tourism, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. In addition, HDNR has several non-thesis professional Master degree programs: a Master of Conservation Leadership, a Master of Tourism Management both at CSU and Central China Normal University through a unique educational partnership, and a Master of Parks and Protected Area Management in partnership with Central China Normal University. Faculty members may also direct graduate students in the interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Program in Ecology (https://ecology.colostate.edu). As of Fall 2024, the Department has approximately 240 undergraduate majors, 25 MS and PhD students, and 216 students enrolled in HDNR’s non-thesis Masters programs. The Department is also home to the Center for Protected Area Management (https://warnercnr.colostate.edu/cpam/) that supports the conservation, planning, and management of the world’s protected areas and the landscapes and seascapes through capacity building, applied research, and technical collaboration with the organizations that help manage them and the communities whose well-being depends on them.In addition to the five academic departments, the Warner College of Natural Resources is also home to several interdisciplinary centers and programs, including the Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence, the Center for Collaborative Conservation, the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, the Environmental Learning Center. In addition, the Colorado State Forest Service is embedded within the Warner College, which provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and student internships. Warner College is one of eight academic colleges at Colorado State University. The Department and College are active participants in programs and courses at CSU’s Mountain Campus (https://mountaincampus.colostate.edu/), a 1,600-acre campus and conference center located at 9,000 feet elevation about a 90-minute drive from CSU’s Main Campus. In addition, the College administers a 212-acre Environmental Learning Center on the eastern edge of Fort Collins.Colorado State University is a land grant university with about 33,000 students located in Fort Collins, Colorado (population 175,000). Fort Collins residents enjoy a high quality of life, a regionally moderate cost of living, and the city is often rated as one of the best places to live in the United States. The city has numerous bike paths, a vibrant downtown, and is adjacent to the Rocky Mountains with easy access to many outdoor activities. Fort Collins is approximately a one-hour drive north of metropolitan Denver and the Denver International Airport.Tenure/Tenure Track?Yes% Research10% Teaching10% Service5% Administration75To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on02/10/2025Number of Vacancies1Desired Start DatePosition End DatePosition SummaryThe Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources ( HDNR ) at Colorado State University is seeking applicants for Department Head. The Department Head is primarily responsible for leadership and administration of teaching, research, extension, and service activities of departmental personnel. As such, this role is crucial in ensuring the department’s success in meeting its goals and objectives, as well as in fostering a productive and inclusive academic environment. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment (comprised of a 9-month tenured position with an additional three months of summer salary and an administrative stipend). The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources is currently undergoing exciting changes including major undergraduate and graduate curricular revisions, strategic planning, and establishing collaborative governance processes. We are seeking a Department Head who is eager and excited to contribute to and facilitate completion of these important and timely efforts.We strongly encourage those who will further advance the Warner College of Natural Resources commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, including those from historically underrepresented groups, to apply for this position. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, including those new to the profession.Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)Required Job Qualifications
Earned Doctorate in a field allied with the College and Department.
Experience with education, research, and outreach with accomplishments that meet the requirements for a tenured full professor.
A record of success with academic administrative experience.
A record of success with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Demonstrated success in administrative duties, budgeting, and programmatic development and growth through a shared governance approach.
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills and ability to communicate with and mentor a diverse community of tenure-track faculty, non-tenure track faculty, adjunct faculty, staff, and/or students.
Demonstrated success in creating and fostering community and collaborative environments, creative initiative and problem solving, and conflict resolution efforts.
Ability to provide strategic and visionary leadership, and adaptive organizational management.
Ability to initiate and contribute to transdisciplinary leadership teams.
Demonstrated success with diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.
A record of success in working collaboratively with government, tribal management agencies, the private sector, community partners and/or other conservation-oriented organizations.
A record of scholarly contributions to knowledge in the human dimensions of natural resource conservation and management and demonstrated expertise in this field.
A record of excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate level in a natural resource conservation and management-oriented social science program.
Experience conducting development activities and a willingness to lead departmental development donor/fund raising activities.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than February 10, 2025 for full consideration at jobs.colostate.edu. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter, including a vision for how the candidate plans to integrate with and lead the department for the future
Summary of past, current, and anticipated future research; teaching experience, and philosophy; and service and outreach philosophy (2-3 page Separate Doc loaded to the ‘Other’ field);
Diversity statement (please indicate past, present, and anticipated activities for promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity) (1-page Separate Doc)
Application materials of finalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of HDNR .CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.EEO StatementColorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,[email protected] Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected] Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected] person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .Diversity StatementReflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.Search ContactDr. Eric Toman, [email protected] DutiesJob Duty CategoryAdministrationDuty/Responsibility
Creative, facilitative leadership in cooperatively defining and implementing goals, objectives, and strategies of the Department through a shared governance approach, and in communicating its aspirations, abilities, and achievements to all relevant internal and external constituencies, while fostering positive relationships.
Serve as a key member of the College’s leadership team, working collaboratively and effectively with the College Executive Committee (composed of Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Heads) and the Leadership Team (composed of Dean, Associate Deans, Department Heads, and Center Directors) to shape and further the goals of the Department, the College, and the University.
Prepare, administer, and adhere to the Departmental budget with accountability and transparency.
Provide leadership for developing and strengthening curricula, recognizing changing societal values and technical advances in the profession.
Assess program outcomes, student learning, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Mentor and support faculty and staff in their professional growth, promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service, including conducting formal and informal personnel evaluations.
Provide leadership in faculty hiring, and facilitating the process of promotion and tenure.
Advance the department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among students, faculty, and staff.
Establish, charge, and work in partnership with the departmental committees to address governance, curricular, human resource, and physical resource needs.
Foster an atmosphere of collegiality and cooperation within the Department and College as well as across the University.
Work effectively with the Dean, the College Advancement Office, and alumni, to attract and allocate development funds.
Proactively pursue interactions and develop working relationships with other Departments and programs in the College and across the University, state and federal agencies, professional societies, and other organizations.
Interact with prospective and current students and diverse audiences.
Preparation of reports called for by higher authorities or by agencies of the institution charged with coordinating the general program of the university.
Percentage Of Time75Job Duty CategoryResearchDuty/Responsibility
The successful candidate will contribute to the scholarly productivity of the department through publications and extramurally funded research in an area of natural resource-related social science.
Percentage Of Time10Job Duty CategoryTeachingDuty/Responsibility
Teaching courses as needed by the department and participation in the curriculum of the department, college, or university.
Percentage Of Time10Job Duty CategoryServiceDuty/Responsibility
The successful candidate will conduct service and outreach within the college and university, to academic peers and institutions, and stakeholders and professionals in the field.
Percentage Of Time5References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested3Maximum Requested3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Other
Optional Documents