University of Nebraska-Lincoln · 1 day ago
Chairperson and Full Professor
Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Chairperson for the Nutrition & Health Sciences department, responsible for leading the department's growth and innovation while aligning with the broader strategic priorities of the institution. The role includes significant administrative leadership and faculty responsibilities, focusing on academic excellence, research advancement, and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a forward-looking departmental strategy that strengthens academic excellence, research productivity, outreach impact, and workforce relevance
Lead a collaborative visioning process that brings together faculty, staff, students, and partners to advance departmental and college-level priorities
Promote a culture of trust, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence
Direct all departmental operations, including strategic planning, accreditation/assessment, facilities oversight, technology needs, and administrative processes
Manage financial resources—including state, foundation, and externally generated funds—to support departmental objectives and long-range planning
Guide faculty and staff recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, conflict resolution, and professional development
Support high-quality academic programs through curriculum oversight, academic innovation, and continuous improvement processes
Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within CEHS, across UNL, and with IANR, including Agricultural Research Division and Nebraska Extension. Because some faculty in the Nutrition and Health Sciences Department share appointments between CEHS and IANR, this position will have a close working relationship with the IANR leadership team
Champion research, creative activity, and Extension initiatives by supporting faculty success and developing opportunities for multi-unit and multi-disciplinary projects
Cultivate external partnerships and secure resources through grants, contracts, corporate collaborations, donations, and strategic alliances
Serve as the primary representative of NHS at college, institute, and university levels, and within regional and national professional communities
Build and strengthen relationships with industry, government agencies, community organizations, alumni, and key external stakeholders
Represent departmental interests and communicate its achievements to internal and external audiences
Engage in teaching at the equivalent of one course per year
Research/creative activity, Extension, and/or outreach in alignment with personal expertise and departmental needs
Support student recruitment and success initiatives
Participate in university, college, and institute committees and special assignments as required
Collaborate effectively with administrative leaders to support UNL’s mission and respond to institutional priorities
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate degree in Nutrition Science, Exercise Science, Dietetics, Hospitality, or a closely related discipline
Experience in higher education, including a record of programmatic extramurally funded research, teaching, Extension, outreach, and/or service
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Excellence in teaching, research/creative activity, Extension, and/or outreach with a record that meets the qualifications for promotion and tenure to Full Professor based on UNL and CEHS standards
Preferred
Demonstrated skill in working across disciplinary and programmatic boundaries
Experience managing financial, physical, and human resources
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an emphasis on communication with a variety of stakeholder groups
Leadership experience working collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams
Company
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska.
Founded in 1949
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