F0107-Director of the Center for Materials Research
Job Details
Full Job Description
Job no: 498354
Work type:
Faculty (Salaried), Full-Time (Salaried)
Location:
Norfolk, Virginia
Categories: Faculty
Title: F0107-Director of the Center for Materials Research
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education & Credentials
Pay Band:
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: nsu.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The College of Science,
Engineering, and Technology at Norfolk State University, a
Historically Black College and University (HBCU), invites nominations
and applications for the position of Director of the Center for
Materials Research (CMR). The CMR is an internationally recognized
research center in the field of photonics, quantum-electronics. and
magnetic materials and devices The Center supports the M.S Degree
Program in Materials Science and the Ph.D. program in Materials
Science and Engineering.
The Norfolk State University
community consists of approximately 1,400 faculty and staff to serve
over 5,400 students. NSU has academic Colleges/Schools, including the
School Of Business, the School of Education, the College of Liberal
Arts, the School of Social Work, the College of Science, Engineering,
and Technology, and the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Which
offers 31 undergraduate, 16 graduate, and three doctoral degree
programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director
will:
1. Lead the CMR in developing new initiatives,
center-wide proposals and partnerships with academia, government, and
industry.
2. The Director is expected to have experience with
leading and managing multi-investigator grants, centers, or academic
programs.
3. The Director will report to the Dean of the
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, will have a faculty
appointment within one of the academic departments in the College of
Science, Engineering, and Technology, and is expected to teach and
conduct research.
4. This is a 12-month
position.
EEO STATEMENT
NSU is
committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons
and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender,
national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race,
religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran
status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with
disabilities, and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
1. An earned doctorate degree in
Engineering or the Physical Sciences.
2. Demonstrated
scholarship commensurate of a full professor.
3. Extensive
record of scholarly achievements and publications.
4.
Substantial experience obtaining grants and/or contracts,
5.
Demonstrated experience in establishing research relationships and
partnerships
6. Strong project management and organizational
skills.
7. Possesses excellent communication (oral and
written) skills.
8. Considerable experience managing faculty,
staff, budget, and other resources.
9. Demonstrates the
ability to work closely and productively with team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
As delineated above.
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or résumé for
this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the
closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job
Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or
hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow
Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the
Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff
(Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms
when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to
interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for
this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé.
RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or
résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application”
in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this
position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks
on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment
consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent
upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a
finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender
registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving)
records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results
of background checks are made available to University employing
officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an
Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form
I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer
sponsorship.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the
U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Candidates may show
interest by submitting via online, the following:
1. A statement
of your Philosophy of Teaching, research interest and experience (via
cover letter).
2. A current Curriculum Vitae (via resume).
3.
Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application.
4. Graduate
and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted,
however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via
transcripts).
5. Three letters of recommendation (via “other”, or
via US mail to the address below)
Contact Information:
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: Email material not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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