SRDC Director: Rural Development Research Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenured faculty appointment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as Director of the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC). The position carries 50% research and 50% extension responsibilities and requires strategic leadership to advance statewide and multistate rural development initiatives.

With a Ph.D. and qualification for Associate Professor or Professor with tenure, the successful candidate will oversee budget

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Regional Economics, Economics, Community Development, Rural Sociology, or closely related area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SRDC policies, budget, activities and programs.
• Promote SRDC mission with funding organizations and stakeholders.
• Foster partnerships among 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant institutions.
• Seek external funding to support regional development programs.
• Lead multistate research and extension initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field

Job description

Mississippi State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenured faculty appointment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as Director of the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC). The position carries 50% research and 50% extension responsibilities and requires strategic leadership to advance statewide and multistate rural development initiatives.

With a Ph.D. and qualification for Associate Professor or Professor with tenure, the successful candidate will oversee budget