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Information Working Title Chairperson and Full Professor Department Nutrition & Health Sciences UNL-1041 Requisition Number F_250074 Posting Open Date 12/22/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 02/16/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work NHS is a vibrant department with strong enrollment, nationally recognized
programs, and an outstanding faculty known for excellence in teaching, research/creative activity, Extension, and community engagement. The Chairperson will lead the department in shaping its next phase of growth and innovation while aligning efforts with the broader strategic priorities of the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS), the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of Nebraska System’s
Odyssey to Extraordinary. This position will collaborate with the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). This is a 12-month appointment with approximately 70% administrative leadership and 30% faculty role. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Vision Develop and implement a forward-looking departmental strategy that strengthens academic
excellence, research productivity, outreach impact, and workforce relevance. Lead a collaborative visioning process that brings together faculty, staff, students, and partners to advance departmental and college-level priorities. Promote a culture of trust, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence. Organizational & Operational Management Direct all departmental operations, including strategic planning,
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