Date of posting here March 10, 2008 Type of position 12-month tenured position Employer The University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences Location Knoxville, TN Benefits Benefits available include group medical insurance, dental insurance, group and individual life insurance, long‐term disability insurance, workers compensation, non‐contributory retirement (UT makes all contributions), voluntary retirement programs, sick leave, annual leave, paid holidays and administrative leave days, unemployment compensation, educational waivers, and use of University Services. Closing date of competition May 1, 2008 Date position available September 1, 2008 Description of duties The University of Tennessee is seeking applications/nominations for Professor and Department Head in the Department of Plant Sciences. Academic, extension and research programs in the Department serve the areas of horticulture and agronomic crops with investigations covering molecular, genetic, physiological and field studies. Responsibilities include leadership of all departmental programs, planning, fiscal management, human resources and facilities. The head guides the Department's mission to deliver nationally and internationally recognized programs in teaching, research and extension. Qualifications sought The candidate must qualify for the rank of Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences with an earned doctorate in plant sciences or a related field. In addition, the candidate must have demonstrated effective communication, consensus building, interpersonal and leadership skills, a commitment to and knowledge of EEO and affirmative action, and excellence in at least two of the following: research or scholarly activity; teaching, instruction; extension, service, or outreach; academic or administrative leadership. Contact for additional information Dr. P. Michael Davidson, Search Committee Chair Dept. Food Science and Technology PH: 865-974-7331 E-mail: pmdavidson@utk.edu OR see http://plantsciences.utk.edu/pdf/position_department_head.pdf. Application procedure   Submit what Application materials must include: curriculum vitae; letter of interest detailing leadership philosophy and commitment to research, teaching, and extension; names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of four professional references that the Search Committee may contact; and official transcripts or diploma showing degrees conferred. Submit to Dr. P. Michael Davidson, Search Committee Chair Dept. Food Science and Technology 2605 River Drive Knoxville, TN 37996-4591 PH: 865-974-7331 E-mail: pmdavidson@utk.edu. Additional Information The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.