Job Duties:

The Commonwealth of Virginia 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. The college offers 31 undergraduate, 16 graduate, and three doctoral degree programs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the CMR in developing new initiatives, center-wide proposals, and partnerships with academia, government, and industry.
• Experience in leading and managing multi-investigator grants, centers, or academic programs is required.
• The Director will report to the Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, have a faculty appointment within one of the academic departments, and is expected to teach and conduct research.
• This is a 12-month position.

EEO Statement:

The Commonwealth of Virginia 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate degree in Engineering or the Physical Sciences.
• Demonstrated scholarship commensurate with a full professor.
• Extensive record of scholarly achievements and publications.
• Substantial experience obtaining grants and/or contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing research relationships and partnerships.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Possesses excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
• Considerable experience managing faculty, staff, budget, and other resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to work closely and productively with team members.

Special Instructions:

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).