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Professor & Head, Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

The Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture at Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences seeks a visionary, collaborative leader to serve as Professor and Head of the department.

This tenured, 12-month position oversees a large, multidisciplinary department that integrates horticulture, environmental horticulture, and landscape architecture through teaching, research, creative scholarship, and outreach. The Head will guide strategic planning, advance academic excellence, foster partnerships, and support an inclusive, innovative departmental culture aligned with CSU’s land-grant mission.

The role requires a seasoned scholar with a terminal degree in a relevant field and a record of accomplishment commensurate with full professorship. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, resource management, and experience engaging industry and stakeholders to support research and outreach. Preferred qualifications include strategic planning experience, effective mentorship, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead a complex organization with transparency, equity, and fiscal responsibility.

Read the full position description and apply online. This position will remain open until filled, however for full consideration please apply by 12/31/2025. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.