Position Announcement
Director of Environment and Natural Resources Institute (ENRI)
University of Alaska Anchorage
Application Deadline: Thursday, 29 April 2004
For further position and application information, please go to:
http://www.finsys.uaa.alaska.edu/uaahrs
For further information on the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS),
please go to:
http://cas.uaa.alaska.edu
For further information on the Environment and Natural Resources
Institute (ENRI), please go to:
http://enri.uaa.alaska.edu
OVERVIEW
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) College of Arts and Sciences
(CAS) is soliciting applications for the position of Director of the
Environment and Natural Resources Institute (ENRI). ENRI conducts a
diverse range of research on Alaska's environment, natural resources,
and peoples and has four formal programs that maintain specialized
collections of information that are open to the public. As Director of
ENRI the applicant holds a senior level appointment with academic rank
in an appropriate department of UAA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will direct the Environment and Natural
Resource Institute of the College of Arts & Sciences. He or she must
have a vision for expanding ENRI's basic and applied research
capabilities while maintaining its current public service and research
mission. The ENRI director will work with the CAS Dean's Office team to
meet the College's and University's research mission and will be
expected to collaborate with ENRI researchers to expand its funding base
and develop relationships and interactions with faculty and other
internal and external constituents.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
(1) PhD or terminal degree in a relevant natural resources or related
policy field, and experience commensurate with a senior level academic
appointment
(2) Demonstrated record of success in applied or basic research and
administration
(3) Vision, strong interpersonal skills, planning experience, and
ability to implement successful programs in competitive grants arenas
APPLICATION DETAILS
When applying, please include the following:
(1) University of Alaska Applicant Form
(2) Cover letter describing the ability to meet the responsibilities and
requirements of the position (please note "PCN 304752-02" on your cover
letter)
(3) Comprehensive resume or vita
(4) Name, address, and telephone number of three professional references
Please send applications to:
UAA Human Resource Services
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Application Deadline: Thursday, 29 April 2004
For further position and application information, please go to:
http://www.finsys.uaa.alaska.edu/uaahrs
For further information on the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS),
please go to:
http://cas.uaa.alaska.edu
For further information on the Environment and Natural Resources
Institute (ENRI), please go to:
http://enri.uaa.alaska.edu