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Associate Provost of Research & Innovation

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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Wilmington, NC

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Position Title Associate Provost of Research & Innovation External Link to Posting http://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/13643 Department Research Services - 31100 Vacancy Number E325 Position Number 1558 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Associate Provost of Research and Innovation (“APRI”) is the chief research officer with specific responsibilities to work with the university leadership (provost and academic deans) to develop, coordinate, and report research activities. This position also manages the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and oversees leasing for the MARBIONC (MARine BIOtechnology in North Carolina) facility

Minimum Requirements

•An earned terminal in an academic discipline from an accredited institution.
•At least five years of experience as an academic dean, department chair of a research-intensive unit, or comparable senior level officer, including a demonstrated history of strong leadership and successful implementation of complex initiatives and demonstrated experience with budget management and fundraising.
•The ability to be a dynamic, energetic, articulate and motivational team builder and a visionary with a commitment to transdisciplinary principles.
•The ability to manage complex academic organizations, work effectively and collegially with all members of the campus and community, promote shared governance, and exhibit excellent communication skills, sound judgement and decisive leadership.
•A record of distinguished accomplishments consistent with an appointment as a faculty member with tenure at UNCW. Full Professor (or credentials to obtain Full Professorship)
•A track record of experience as a principal investigator or substantive contributor on sponsored research programs and activities, including the generation of new and/or expansion of existing programs. Evidence of working in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment with a bottom line expectation.

Preferred Qualifications

•Significant and successful experience with budget management and staff supervision
•Familiarity with and experience in the compliance aspects of sponsored research programs and activities, including applicable regulations, policies, ethical standards, and laws
•A record of achievement in technology transfer and interaction with private or commercial entities, including experience with patent protection and intellectual property matters
•Existing relationships with external funding agencies or entities who are, or may become, partners with UNCW, or some evidence of the potential to establish such relationships
•Understanding of external funding organizations as demonstrated by serving as a grant reviewer (e.g., NIH, NSF)

Primary purpose of the division, department, and/or grant

Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship and creative work as well as service to local, regional and global communities. The division allocates resources to recruit and retain faculty scholars and to create a learning environment that encourages students to think critically; develop problem solving and communication skills; foster an appreciation for all forms of scholarship; and value lifelong learning. In collaboration with other divisions of the university, Academic Affairs: supports technology-based instruction and learning both on campus and through distance education; encourages intellectual inquiry across disciplines to promote innovation and discovery; and provides for the economic, social and cultural advancement of the greater Wilmington community through continuing personal and professional education Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Its primary role is leading and coordinating academic strategic planning. Through effective academic policies, practices and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship and creative work, as well as service to local, regional and global communities for faculty and students.

College/School Information University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Guided by our Strategic Plan, the university is committed to nurturing a campus culture that reflects its values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. A public institution with nearly 17,000 students, the university is focused on supporting and enhancing the student-centered learning experience that has been a hallmark since its founding in 1947. UNCW offers an array of programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and doctoral programs in marine biology, educational leadership, psychology and nursing practice. UNCW is one of the 17 institutions that make up the UNC System.

EEO Statement

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of 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.

Applicant Instructions Months Per Year 12 Months Position Type Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 03/22/2018 Priority Consideration Date 03/21/2019 Priority Consideration Information

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by the Priority Date; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Address application documents to Dr. Justine Reel Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vita
  3. List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. * Do you hold a terminal degree?
      • Yes
      • No
    2. * Please explain your experience with managing complex academic organizations.

      (Open Ended Question)

    3. * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington?
      • UNCW LinkedIn Page
      • UNCW Facebook Page
      • UNCW Twitter Account
      • UNCW Website
      • Indeed.com
      • InsideHigherEd.com
      • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
      • Direct Contact from UNCW HR Representative / Recruiter
      • UNCW Employee Referral
      • Craigslist
      • Other Social Media Tools
      • Chronicle of Higher Education
      • Other

    Organization

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    Our Mission 

    The University of North Carolina Wilmington is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its superb faculty and staff and consistently recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. 

    UNCW, a public institution with nearly 16,000 students, offers an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels as well as doctoral programs in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology. UNCW also offers a number of distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated R.N.-to-B.S.N. program and an Executive MBA program, taught exclusively online and specifically structured for working professionals. The university operates extension sites in several regional counties.

    UNCW is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Coastal Carolina Community College, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River to offer programs designed for military personnel and their families. UNCW is committed to providing resources to military-affiliated students transitioning into the university. The Office of Military Affairs coordinates a comprehensive program of support services for military-affiliated students and advocates for student veterans, active-duty personnel and dependents.

    The university takes a leadership role in the long-term growth of the region. UNCW actively supports economic development through advanced biotech research at its CREST Research Park and the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, which works to identify and nurture high-growth, low-impact companies in southeastern North Carolina.

    Learn more about UNCW at www.uncw.edu.

    Student Profile

    Total enrollment 15,740
    *2016 fall semester reporting as of October  2016

    Undergraduate 13,914       

    Graduate 1,826

    UNCW is dedicated to offering a community rich in diversity and inclusion, global perspectives and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement. The university has formed numerous partnerships that provide students with internships, volunteer opportunities and research experiences.

    As a long-time member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and recipient of the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UNCW is deeply committed to civic engagement. The university offers service-learning courses and philanthropic opportunities to faculty, staff and students.

    Faculty Profile

    UNCW employs 1,041 faculty (2016 fall semester reporting as of October 2016) in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and Human Services, the Cameron School of Business, the Center for Marine Science, the Graduate School, Randall Library and the Watson College of Education. A majority of faculty hold doctoral or other terminal degrees. 

    Learn more at www.uncw.edu/oira/data.html.

     

    UNCW Earns Top Rankings

    The Princeton Review
    The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a featured school on The Princeton Review’s list of “Best Southeastern Colleges 2017.”

    U.S. News & World Report
    UNCW has consistently had a prominent presence on the U.S. News list. The university is ranked 6th among public universities and 16th overall in the publication’s list of “Best Regional Universities in the South for 2017.”

    Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
    UNCW has been named a “Best College Value for 2017” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, ranking in the top 100 public universities.

    Fiske Guide to Colleges
    UNCW was selected for inclusion in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2017, which highlights the nation’s “best and most interesting” colleges and universities.

    Military Times
    UNCW ranks 58th on a national list of “Best for Vets: Colleges 2017” by Military Times, an independent publication for members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Among North Carolina colleges and universities, UNCW placed 3rd amid veteran-friendly colleges and universities.

    More information is available at www.uncw.edu/rankings.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    In the pursuit of excellence, the University of North Carolina Wilmington actively fosters, encourages and promotes inclusiveness, mutual respect, acceptance and open-mindedness among students, faculty, staff and the broader community. Diversity is an educational benefit that enhances the academic experience and fosters a free exchange of ideas from multiple perspectives.

    UNCW has been recognized for impressive gains in graduation rates nationally among four-year public universities from The Education Trust, having significantly improved six-year graduation rates among underrepresented minorities and reduced the gap between white and minority students over the past decade. That progress occurred even as average graduation rates improved for all students. 

    More information on our university-wide diversity efforts and support can be found at www.uncw.edu/diversity.

     

    Employment

    UNCW is committed to and will provide equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, gender, gender identity, sex (such as marital status or pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status 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.

    For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/hr.

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