What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director for Research and Innovation position at University of North Carolina Wilmington?
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Initial appointment term of 3 years, with annual appointments thereafter.
Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Posting Details
Working Title
Associate Director for Research and Innovation
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/23273
Vacancy Number
E693
Position Number
1813
Location of Workplace
CMS Myrtle Grove
Department
Center for Marine Science - 30600
Division
Academic Affairs - 30000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Associate Director for Research and Innovation for the Center for Marine Science (CMS) is responsible for overseeing research activities of The Center in support of the vision and mission established by the Executive Director. The Associate Director will work with the Executive Director to support basic and applied research activity, including the development of early career scientists and serve as an advocate to balance the needs across a wide breadth of marine science research and associated educational and service interests.
The Associate Director serves on CMS’s leadership team with responsibility for managing a diverse faculty and staff, and aid budget planning and administration of funds supporting the facility and research and academic program activity at CMS, as directed by the Executive Director. Participates in fund raising efforts, and promotes CMS research activities. Manages research personnel.
This is an at-will 12-month, leave-earning position. The expectation is an initial term of service of three years, with possibility of renewal.
The Associate Director serves on CMS’s leadership team with responsibility for managing a diverse faculty and staff, and aid budget planning and administration of funds supporting the facility and research and academic program activity at CMS, as directed by the Executive Director. Participates in fund raising efforts, and promotes CMS research activities. Manages research personnel.
This is an at-will 12-month, leave-earning position. The expectation is an initial term of service of three years, with possibility of renewal.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Must have earned a doctorate from an accredited university. Must possess a significant record of achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate as a tenured associate or full professor in a marine-related discipline. 5-7 years of experience of administrative academic and/or research experience in a leadership capacity, such as department chair or similar role.
The department is also looking for:
The department is also looking for:
- Experience in supporting both undergraduate and graduate program development
- Extensive experience in budget and personnel management
- Proven record in the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty and staff
- Possess a proven track record in grant and contract activity
- Possess a record of success in fundraising activities
- Ability to support both basic and applied research, encourage the development of early career scientists, and advocate for balance and needs across a wide variety of marine science research and education
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, embrace and practice a consultative leadership style, including an appreciation for shared governance
- Commitment to developing and maintaining a civic engagement, community partnerships, and outreach activity
- Ability to understand and manage operations and facilities
- Accomplished, energetic, and visionary skills capable of leading CMS, including its students, faculty, and staff, both at UNCW and outside UNCW
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge of UNCW and/or UNC-system policies and practices and knowledge of UNCW CMS and marine-related departments is preferred.
Required Certifications or Licensures
None.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science (CMS) is recognized both nationally and internationally for conducting research that contributes to the understanding of environmental processes and problems. Through research, education, and outreach, the Center strives to increase knowledge and cultivate public awareness about coastal and marine sciences. This includes a variety of fields such as physical oceanography; marine and coastal biology; marine, atmospheric and natural products chemistry; marine geology, aquaculture, and environmental sciences. Currently there are more than 100 active research programs supported by CMS and over 140 scientists, staff and students broadly associated with the unit.
The teaching and research facility located on the Intracoastal Waterway in southeastern North Carolina features state of the art core facilities in spectrometry and spectroscopy, light stable isotopes, biotechnology, aquaculture, DNA and water quality analysis as well as running seawater systems, a coastal workboat fleet and a wide range of oceanographic equipment that are available to all CMS researchers. The Center supports educational programs related to marine science, including the MS Marine Science degree as well as courses and students from various marine-science related academic departments. It also supports several outreach entities, including NC Sea Grant, and the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve; Marine Quest, amount others.
The teaching and research facility located on the Intracoastal Waterway in southeastern North Carolina features state of the art core facilities in spectrometry and spectroscopy, light stable isotopes, biotechnology, aquaculture, DNA and water quality analysis as well as running seawater systems, a coastal workboat fleet and a wide range of oceanographic equipment that are available to all CMS researchers. The Center supports educational programs related to marine science, including the MS Marine Science degree as well as courses and students from various marine-science related academic departments. It also supports several outreach entities, including NC Sea Grant, and the NC National Estuarine Research Reserve; Marine Quest, amount others.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
Initial appointment term of 3 years, with annual appointments thereafter.
Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note all applications and any corresponding materials must be submitted no later than 11:59pm ET on the close date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Months Per Year
12 Months
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date
02/18/2022
Posting Close Date
03/06/2022
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Resume
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