Dean of CASNR: Visionary, Collaborative Leader

Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources UNL; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a visionary dean for CASNR to lead, innovate, and elevate experiential learning, research, and collaborations. The role focuses on student success, workforce-ready education, and global engagement while guiding faculty and partnerships to address evolving agricultural and natural resource challenges.

Reporting to university leadership, the dean will steward academic programs, cultivate industry

Responsibilities

• Advancing innovative, future-focused academic programs and student learning that anticipate evolving workforce, industry, and societal needs.
• Enhancing student success, retention, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness through evidence-based practices and a commitment to student-centered learning across the curriculum.
• Expanding experiential and applied learning opportunities, including internships, undergraduate research, industry partnerships, service learning, global experiences, and other high-impact educational practices for all students.
• Strengthening strategic partnerships with employers, alumni, commodity groups, Nebraska communities, and other stakeholders to ensure graduates are prepared for current and emerging careers.
• Advancing a comprehensive talent development pipeline by strengthening pathways from K-12 education through community colleges and university partnerships, creating opportunities that inspire, recruit, retain, and develop future students and leaders.
• Supporting faculty excellence in teaching, mentoring, advising, and curriculum innovation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence.
• Promoting transdisciplinary learning that equips students to address complex challenges related to food systems, agriculture, natural resources, human and environmental health, and emerging technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, automation, etc.).
• Cultivating a culture of innovation, curiosity, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning across the college.
• Strengthening CASNR’s reputation as a destination of choice for students seeking transformative educational experiences and meaningful careers that positively impact Nebraska, the US, and the world.

Job description

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a visionary dean for CASNR to lead, innovate, and elevate experiential learning, research, and collaborations. The role focuses on student success, workforce-ready education, and global engagement while guiding faculty and partnerships to address evolving agricultural and natural resource challenges.

Reporting to university leadership, the dean will steward academic programs, cultivate industry