**Director of Rangeland Center FRFS / CNR

Director of Rangeland Center FRFS / CNRPosting Number - F001436PInternal Posting? - This Search is Open to Current University of Idaho Employees Only Recruitment Title - Director of Rangeland Center FRFS / CNRAdvertising Pay Range - 10% base salary stipend, summer salary to be negotiable annually with the Dean

Primary Division/College - College of Natural Resources Primary Unit - Forest, Rangeland, & Fire Sciences Employee Category - Faculty Classification Group Title - Program Dir/Dist Dir/Super Position Control Number - 3701 Suffix - 01 Contingency Code - 5FTE - 1Contract Basis - Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date - 08/17/2026FLSA Status - ExemptTenure Tracking - Negotiable (must be justified) Rank - Negotiable (must be justified) Extension Type - Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type - On-going Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable) Position Responsibilities The Director of the Rangeland Center serves as the administrative coordinator for the Rangeland Center, acting as the central figure in managing and enhancing all aspects of the program. As the primary point of contact, the Director ensures seamless communication and collaboration both within the program and with external partners. They will oversee and enhance the program's strategic initiatives, research endeavors, operational effectiveness, and overall excellence, striving to elevate its standing and impact. The Director will lead, manage, and coordinate a wide range of responsibilities to ensure the program's activities align with the college's mission and goals. This includes fostering a supportive and dynamic environment and effective supervision for faculty, staff, and students, promoting innovative teaching methods, and advancing scholarly research. The employee will direct and manage sustainable budget practices for their program. The Director will also play a crucial role in community outreach, building strong relationships with industry partners, and advocating for the program at various levels. Job duty functions for teaching, scholarship, outreach, and leadership will be negotiated at the time of hire. This position is open to current fiscal year and academic year non-tenure track, tenure track, and tenured faculty at the ranks of assistant, associate or full professors at the University of Idaho. This administrative role is accompanied by a 10% base salary stipend. As the administrative duties occur over the entire calendar year, those on fiscal year appointment will have the duties included in their positions. Those on academic year contracts will have summer contracts negotiated annually with the dean. Contingency Description - This administrative appointment or the administrative portion of the faculty appointment is temporary. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event there is no longer a need for the administrative assignment, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may change this Agreement and remove the administrative salary and/or course release during the contract year and employee may return to their faculty appointment, upon 60 days written notice. Teaching & Advising - TBDScholarship & Creative Activity - TBDOutreach & Extension - TBDUniversity Service & Leadership - 40%Qualifications Minimum Education/Degree Required - Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.