Research & Education Ctr Director

Job Title
Research & Education Ctr Director

Requisition Number
RE52325

Working Title

Department Name
81220:WEST KENTUCKY STATION

Work Location
Princeton, KY

Grade Level
51

Salary Range
$93,954-159,744/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Some travel; and extended period of sitting and repetitive motion.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and with additional hours as needed.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky (UK) Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) invites applications for an Director of the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center (UK-REC) at Princeton, Kentucky. This unique opportunity combines the responsibilities of a managing director with that of a visionary leader to continue development of an agricultural center of excellence in western Kentucky that focuses Research and Extension programs on cattle, forage, grains, tobacco, and horticulture production. The Director will serve as a visionary leader to champion this rebuilt 1,600-acre research and education center unit of the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station into a nationally distinctive center of excellence for research, instruction, and outreach. Drawing on M-G CAFE’s robust expertise across multiple academic and regulatory units, and in conjunction with departmental and college leadership, the successful candidate will lead UK-REC based faculty and staff to develop a strategic direction to become a Center of Excellence in Kentucky Agriculture, deepening university, statewide, and national partnerships, and enabling the UK-REC faculty and staff to carry forward its national reputation and legacy of impactful research to advance Kentucky. The successful candidate will possess a record of strong skills in leadership, written and oral communications, budget management, and an ability to coalesce multiple perspectives into a common vision. The faculty and staff of M-G CAFE are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to achieve their highest potential.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Doctorate degree.

Deadline to Apply
12/09/2025

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