Director of Water Center

Provide leadership to expand the Center’s research programs and laboratory services, and to guide its strategic planning and direction Perform administrative duties related to the Center’s research and development projects, manage the budget, and supervise and evaluate the performance of Center staff Work in collaboration with faculty members, students, other Centers, University Departments, and the Office of Research and Economic Development in developing and securing externally funded projects Develop, implement, and sustain the Center’s strategic alliances and partnerships with relevant research organizations, universities, and governmental agencies Lead an externally funded research program within their research expertise Facilitate and maintain the Center’s internal and external advisory boards Represent the Center and Tennessee Tech University to the public, key stakeholders, academic and industry partners, and state and federal entities.
Minimum Qualifications · The Applicant must have an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution in engineering, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geosciences, or a related STEM field.
· Strong track record of externally funded research and of scholarship as measured by high quality peer-reviewed journal publications.
Preferred Qualifications · Leadership and collaborative research experience in working with faculty from various disciplines and interdisciplinary fields.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators of the University and external constituents.
Work Hours Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.
m.
– 4:30 p.
m.
Additional hours if/when needed.
Compensation and Benefits Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Information The University offers a competitive benefits package.
Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays.
Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details Posting Date 02/07/2024 Screening Date 04/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Interested individuals will be required to apply online at https://jobs.
tntech.
edu and send a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, statement of interest that describes the applicant’s vision for the Water Center and addresses the required and preferred qualifications, statement of research, up to three representative journal articles (co-)authored by the applicant, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five references.
Any email inquiries and further questions about the position should be sent to Dr.
Tania Datta, Search Committee Chair at tdatta@tntech.
edu.
Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Interest Statement of Research Publication(s) Transcripts List of References Optional Documents Other Documents Other Documents 2 Transcripts 2