Lake Wheeler field labs are located a short distance from downtown Raleigh. Photo by Becky Kirkland.
As the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) embarks on an exciting new chapter for the Food Animal Initiative (FAI), CALS Dean Garey Fox is pleased to invite nominations for key leadership roles. This initiative represents a critical opportunity to align our expertise in agriculture, life sciences and veterinary medicine, ensuring we remain at the forefront of innovation in food animal systems.
Dedicated faculty members are needed from both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to serve in the following roles:
- Launch Committee Chair
This person will work directly with the Dean’s Office and the CALS Leadership Team to shape the overall vision and strategic direction of the FAI. The position comes with a supplement and buyout (to be negotiated), offering the time and resources to lead this high-impact initiative. - Platform Directors
These leaders will collaborate closely with the launch committee chair to identify and prioritize opportunities within the following FAI platforms:
- Healthy Animals and Safe Food
- Sustainability
- Digital Animal Agriculture
- Protein Innovation
- Animal Ag Communications
Platform directors will receive a supplemental stipend to support their work in these roles.
All appointments are anticipated to begin on Jan. 1 and are renewable every two years.
To be considered, candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and vision for the role to CALS Dean Garey Fox by Dec. 1.