"Associate Dean (B)"

The College of Natural Resources (CNR) Associate Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the academic, credit-bearing instructional mission of the College. This position reports to the CNR Dean, provides administrative support for all academic programs, and serves faculty and staff as a liaison to the dean on academic issues. The Associate Dean serves as a key member of the CNR “Dean Team” and participates in recruiting, budget, personnel, planning, and other critical issues related to the college. In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the position, the Dean may make other special assignments, including college-wide projects/reports, enrollment/student credit-hour production, and chairing ad hoc committees.

The College of Natural Resources is one of the largest comprehensive natural resources undergraduate programs in North America. The strength of our program is its interdisciplinary approach and emphasis on hands-on experiences. The College of Natural Resources has 1,585 undergraduates, 50 graduate students, and over 120 faculty and staff. It is home to disciplines in Environment and Society, Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Soil and Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, and the Department of Paper Science and Chemical Engineering.