Dean Glenda Gillaspy announced applications are being accepted from current faculty interested in the role of associate dean for extension and outreach in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Dean Gillaspy is collaborating with Karl Martin, dean of the Division of Extension, to appoint a search committee, which will be chaired by Russ Groves, professor, chair and extension specialist in the Department of Entomology. Additional committee members will include representatives from both Extension and CALS, including a graduate student. The role, currently held by Doug Reinemann, oversees outreach programs and the extension portfolio within CALS.

The application deadline is June 17, 2024. The position announcement – Position Vacancy Listing #298916 – is available on the Jobs@UW website under Internal position opportunities.

Doug Reinemann will return to his faculty position in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering department on July 1 and will remain engaged with the Rural Partnerships Institute, Native Nations and other projects.

“The college appreciates Doug’s leadership and dedication to our land-grant mission and Extension, says Dean Glenda Gillaspy. “It has been wonderful working with and learning from Doug, and we wish him the best.”

Reinemann began serving as associate dean in 2017, a time of significant structural change for cooperative extension programs in Wisconsin. During this period, Extension moved to UW–Madison and underwent an internal reorganization. He is the first to serve in this role focused completely on CALS activities and actively collaborating with Extension institute directors in program areas from agriculture, to community development, 4-H, natural resources, and health and well-being.

Dean Karl Martin of the Division of Extension says, “Prior to becoming the CALS Associate Dean for Extension, Doug Reinemann was a successful extension specialist providing important programming to the dairy industry and farmers around milking equipment and technology.  Doug built off of that success to provide critical leadership for the Division of Extension as it went through major transformations over the past eight years.” 

To apply:  Because this opportunity is open only to faculty in the CALS/UW-Madison, please take the following steps to access the announcement via the INTERNAL application process. 

• Go to: https://jobs.wisc.edu/
• Click on the INTERNAL box.
• Login using your NetID and Password.
• Once you Login, the Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach, position posting will appear in the list of opportunities.
• Click on the red title text for the full announcement. 

If you wish to apply for this position, please click on “APPLY NOW” which will take you through the application process. You will be asked to upload the following materials: 

1. cover letter including a statement of vision for the role of Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. contact information for three references (please include name, address, phone number, email address, and relationship).

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with guaranteed consideration of applications received by June 17, 2024.

For questions on the application process, contact Todd Schry in CALS Human Resources at todd.schry@wisc.edu (608) 890-1677.

For additional information about the position, contact:

Glenda Gillaspy
Phone: (608) 262-4930
Email: glenda.gillaspy@wisc.edu