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Department Head - Prestage Poultry Science

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with Experience

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Feb 03, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194449EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Department Head - Prestage Poultry Science
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule	M-F 8-5; other hours as required
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Prestage Poultry Science
About the Department	NC State's Prestage Department of Poultry Science ( PDPS) is one of six departments in the nation dedicated to poultry science, located in a state where poultry production is the number one agricultural industry. The department has a long-standing commitment to interdisciplinary research, bringing together multiple biological and applied sciences to solve complex, real-world problems aligned with the land-grant mission. To help the industry meet the challenges of the 21st century they need a vibrant department capable of generating forward thinking innovators trained in Poultry Science and its related disciplines.
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Essential Job Duties	The Head of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science will advance the department's land-grant mission by providing strategic and operational leadership to build capacity, strengthen infrastructure, facilitate the success of faculty, staff, and students, and translate the department's value to institutional and external stakeholders. The Head of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science has overall responsibility for the leadership and administration of all teaching, extension, and research activities in the Department. The Department Head for Prestage Department of Poultry Science will: Advance the department's academic, research, and extension programs in alignment with the CALS' Growing Our Future Strategic Plan, by defining innovative excellence that ensures long-term impact across the poultry value chain. Lead strategic initiatives to recruit, mentor, and retain a high-impact community of faculty, staff, and students, ensuring junior faculty are supported through successful promotion and tenure. Oversee departmental finances, facilities, and research infrastructure, including the research farms, ensuring transparent fiscal responsibility, with a focus on sustainability, modernization, and equitable access that maximizes impact of the Prestage endowment. Work with faculty to increase the numbers of, and total research support from state, federal, and private foundations, as well as working with college and university advancement to identify other sources of funding for departmental programs. Foster deep, collaborative partnerships with North Carolina commodity groups and stakeholders through the communication of relevant research and extension. Establish, lead, and maintain a high-functioning external advisory board that represents varied sectors of the poultry, animal health, and other relevant allied industries to provide strategic guidance and strengthen industry engagement. Serve as a strong advocate for the department's mission, needs, and strategic priorities within CALS, across the University, and within the broader professional and commercial community, while promoting collaborative opportunities across the University. Provide full-time administrative leadership that is transparent, accountable, and reduces the administrative burden on faculty and staff, leading to a unified environment where faculty, staff, and students can flourish. Establish and uphold consistent standards of quality and performance across varied faculty roles and responsibilities. as well as support pre-tenure faculty through the promotion and tenure process in a manner that maximizes potential for success. Expand and strengthen academic programs across the department, including the poultry science undergraduate pathways (Agricultural Institute and four-year degrees), as well as the graduate programs in both poultry science and physiology.
Other Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	PhD, a DVM/PhD, or equivalent professional experience for appointment as a tenured professor at NC State. Record of professional achievement related to poultry science or allied disciplines. Evidence of leadership, management, and communication skills in complex academic or research environments.
Other Required Qualifications	Understanding and appreciation of the land-grant mission. Effective communication with faculty, staff, students, administrators, agencies, NGOs, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications	N/A
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	Valid NC driver's license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start.
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	02/03/2026
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	In order to be considered, applicants must provide the following: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae A two-page statement of vision for leadership of the department (Other Document 1) Name and contact information for three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00000213
Position Type	Exempt Professional Staff
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Department ID	111901 - Prestage Poultry Science
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