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IANR invites inquiries and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The Search Advisory Committee will continue to receive applications until the Dean is selected. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted before December 7, 2026.

Applicants must apply online at https://employment.unl.edu, requisition number F_260132.  Click “Apply for this Job,” complete the faculty form, and attach the following required documents:

  1. A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the position, your leadership approach, anticipated contributions, and vision for the college.
  2. A statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to environments in which every person and every interaction matters (2 page maximum). See https://go.unl.edu/ianrguide for guidance in writing this statement.
  3. A detailed curriculum vitae.
  4. The names and contact information of five professional references. References will be contacted only for candidates who make the short list.

All candidate information will be held in confidence until the final stage of the search, at which time the express permission of finalists will be obtained before contacting references and making their candidacy public.

Questions can be directed in confidence to:

Dr. Deb VanOverbeke, Search Advisory Committee co-Chair
Department Head, Animal Science
dvanoverbeke2@unl.edu 

Dr. Don Becker, Search Advisory Committee co-Chair
Department Head, Biochemistry
dbecker3@unl.edu

For questions and assistance with submitting the application contact Rachel Szelag, Senior HR Specialist at rszelag2@unl.edu.

UNL offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination.