Environment School Director - Shape Teaching & Research

Washington State University; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a visionary leader to serve as Director of the School of the Environment. The role oversees academic programs, budgets, and faculty development across CAS and CAHNRS, driving excellence in teaching, research and extension.

The director will guide strategy, coordinate across colleges, and ensure alignment with university priorities. The appointment starts with a four-year renewable term, with potential for tenure-track advancement.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a discipline represented within or aligned with the School of the Environment.
• Demonstrated experience as an academic leader (chair, director, program leader or equivalent).
• Administrative experience with academic programs, budgets, and operations.
• Excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, extension, and/or service as appropriate to discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen teaching, research, Extension and student support.
• Ensure access and opportunity aligned with the land‑grant mission.
• Foster a collaborative culture within the School of the Environment.
• Oversee delivery of academic programs and update curricula and teaching activities.
• Promote the School to university administration and external stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment, retention and development of faculty, staff, and students.
• Manage budget, strategic planning, and daily operations; align with college priorities.

Skills

Academic leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree

Job description

Washington State University seeks a visionary leader to serve as Director of the School of the Environment. The role oversees academic programs, budgets, and faculty development across CAS and CAHNRS, driving excellence in teaching, research and extension.

The director will guide strategy, coordinate across colleges, and ensure alignment with university priorities. The appointment starts with a four-year renewable term, with potential for tenure-track advancement.