Associate Dean (Director) of Extension

The University of Vermont (UVM) seeks a visionary, grounded, and collaborative leader to serve as the Director of UVM Extension and Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). This is a full-time leadership position with an underlying non-tenure track faculty position. It is expected that a successful candidate will qualify for the rank of Extension Associate Professor or Extension Professor, depending on experience. This position reports to the Dean of CALS and is based in Burlington, Vermont. Anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2027.

This individual will lead a unit of more than 150 faculty and staff delivering education, applied research, and outreach across the state. The Director will play a central role in advancing UVM's land-grant mission by strengthening connections among research, teaching, and communities, and positioning Extension as a trusted and visible statewide partner.

Compensation range: $180,000 - $200,000.