Senior/Principal Faculty Specialist OR Associate Professor/Professor OR Senior/Principal Agent [...]

Overview

The Hughes Center for Agro‑Ecology, a UMD nonprofit affiliated with the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, seeks a new Director to lead research, outreach, and partnership initiatives that promote environmentally sound and economically viable agriculture and forestry in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the outward face of the Hughes Center and lead its team.
• Maintain and expand relationships with stakeholders, the Board, external partners, UMD leadership, and the broader community.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision to increase the Center’s visibility and impact.
• Build understanding with state and federal policy makers and government officials.
• Support the effective functioning of the Center’s Board of Directors.
• Engage UMD and AGNR to leverage student and faculty resources and enhance collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, public policy, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience leading and managing an organization or team of comparable size, preferably within university, government, or nonprofit settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and budgeting across multiple funding sources.
• Track record of leading large and small projects.
• Success in raising competitive and non‑competitive funding from public and nonprofit sectors.
• Collaborative leadership and advocacy skills.
• Strong relationship‑building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience building and engaging a diverse Board of Directors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to recruit and develop staff.
• Understanding of non‑profit and university operations.
• Familiarity with Maryland’s agriculture and environmental communities.

Position Details

Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply. The initial appointment will be part‑time (0.5FTE) as a Senior Faculty Specialist with potential to grow to full‑time (1.0FTE) if funding permits.
Internal candidates must hold an associate professor or higher rank in AGNR;

Benefits and Salary

Regular faculty benefits and a salary range of $50,299.72–$244,706.17. Background checks are required.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive an equal consideration for employment.