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Andy

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>>To: Multiple recipients of list AAAE <AAAE@VM.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
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>If you have an interest in the Farming Systems Network which focuses on
>sustainable development in the US and internationally, you may want to
>contact Peter Hildebrand at UF to join the listserve.  Pete can be
>contacted at: Hildebrand@fred.ifas.ufl.edu
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>>From:   Dr. Peter Hildebrand[SMTP:HILDEBRAND@fred.ifas.ufl.edu]
>>Sent:   Friday, September 20, 1996 3:02 AM
>>To:     FSNET@GNV.IFAS.UFL.EDU
>>Subject:        (Fwd) position
>>
>>Announcement of a Position Opening
>>
>>DIRECTOR
>>
>>Southern Rural Development Center
>>Mississippi State University
>>
>>Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for the
>>position of Director of the Southern Rural Development Center.  As one
>>of four regional centers, the Southern Rural Development Center
>>(SRDC) works with 13 Southern states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
>>to initiate, foster and facilitate regional research and education
>>efforts that contribute to an increased quality of life for residents
>>of the Southern region.
>>
>>Mississippi State University (MSU) is a comprehensive land-grant
>>institution and has the largest on-campus enrollment in the state.
>>MSU, with over 16,000 students and a highly-rated faculty, has a long
>>tradition of service to the people, governments and businesses of
>>Mississippi and the Mid-South.  Located roughly equidistant from the
>>cities of Memphis, Birmingham, and Jackson, and with easy access to a
>>productive and diverse agricultural region, MSU is strategically
>>located to serve the rural South.
>>
>>Duties and Responsibilities:  The Center Director is responsible for
>>carrying out policies and procedures established by the SRDC Board of
>>Directors; managing the Center's budget, activities and programs;
>>generating and directing innovative multistate research and extension
>>programs; promoting the Center's mission, capabilities and program
>>with primary funding organizations, potential financial supporters and
>>clientele; providing synergistic leadership to public and private
>>rural development activities in the South; seeking funding and other
>>resources to support state and multistate development activities of
>>the participating states and institutions; and fostering more
>>effective and better funded partnerships among the region's 1862
>>and 1890 land-grant institutions.
>>
>>Qualifications: The Director must have an earned doctorate in =
>>Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology, or a closely related area.  It is
>>preferred that the candidate have an established record of
>>grantsmanship, knowledge of the USDA/land-grant system, administrative
>>experience,  and an established record in rural/regional development
>>research or Extension activities.  It is also important that the
>>Director have strong interpersonal skills as well as strong skills in
>>effective oral and written communications.
>>
>>Salary and Benefits:  A nationally-competitive salary will be
>>offered, commensurate with training and experience.  The University
>>offers a comprehensive benefits package.
>>
>>Application Procedure:  Applicants should submit a letter specifying
>>academic interests and administrative philosophy, a curriculum vitae,
>>three letters of recommendation and materials
>>demonstrating accomplishments and writing skills to:
>>
>>          Chair, SRDC Search Committee
>>          Mississippi State University
>>          Box 9656
>>          Mississippi State, MS 39762
>>
>>Application deadline is November 1, 1996 or until position is filled.
>>
>>Mississippi State University is an affirmative action and equal
>>opportunity employer.
>>
>>Bonnie P. Teater
>>Assistant to the Director
>>Southern Rural Development Center
>>Box 9656
>>Mississippi State, MS  39762
>>Phone:  (601) 325-3207
>>Fax:    (601) 325-8915
>>SRDC HomePage:  http://www.ces.msstate.edu/~srdc
>>email:  bonniet@mces.msstate.edu

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