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Advanced Grid Institute Director

Employer
Washington State University
Location
Pullman

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Employee Type:

Faculty

Working Title:

Advanced Grid Institute Director

Position Number:

129542

College/Area:

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Hiring Unit:

Energy Systems Innovation Center

Department Link:

Energy Systems Innovation Center

Work Location:

Pullman

Zip Code:

99164

Summary of Duties:

•The director helps develop and carry out the mission, vision, and values of AGI, while representing AGI internally to WSU and PNNL, and externally to the power research community, industry and government.
•The director provides leadership in increasing research and discretionary funding of AGI through Federal programs and industry support including large multi-disciplinary research projects.
•The director provides leadership in increasing partnerships and collaborations with industry, universities, and other research institutions.
•The director facilititates effective collaborations among AGI team members.
•The director represents and enhances the visibility and recognition of the WSU and PNNL programs in electric power engineering, and helps grow the power programs at the two institutions.
•The director serves as a role-model of a successful and well-recognized faculty member.

Additional Information:

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and Office of Research at Washington State University (WSU), Pullman, WA, are seeking applications for the Director of the newly formed Advanced Grid Institute (AGI).
The AGI is a joint institute between WSU and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) dedicated to modernizing the grid. (https://thewsu-pnnlinstitutes.labworks.org/advancedgrid/). It is envisioned to be the leader in modeling and simulation of the power grid to enable advanced controls and operations for the resilient sustainable power system of the future.
The AGI Director is responsible for leading the WSU / PNNL team in representing the AGI mission, vision and values to the national power system stakeholder community. As the face of AGI, the Director assumes a high-profile role to publicly represent the internationally renowned academic and research programs at WSU and PNNL in electric power engineering.
This is a unique opportunity for the qualified individual to guide AGI towards world leadership in modernizing the sustainable power grid of the future by combining and growing the strengths of the existing outstanding power system programs at WSU and PNNL.
The WSU power program has a long history of excellence in electrical power and energy systems, and is part of the School of EECS located in the WSU Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA). The School of EECS provides students with first-rate preparation for careers in electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, and computer engineering. The power systems engineering program is ranked among the top five in the nation in number of faculty, students, and research expenditure.
WSU’s power program consists of thirteen faculty members and four staff in EECS who specialize in teaching and research in electric power engineering including a member of the National Academy of Engineering and four fellows of IEEE. This core group is complemented by over 20 affiliated faculty members from other departments across the university together forming the multi-disciplinary research center, Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC). The power program’s annual research expenditures are about $5M, with approximately 60 graduate students and a dozen post-docs and visiting researchers. WSU power faculty collaborate closely with the power industry, many research institutions around the world, and various government organizations. (https://esic.wsu.edu/). WSU is also a member of Power System Engineering Research Center (PSERC) that is a consortium of 12 leading universities and 27 industry partners.
PNNL is partnering closely with Department of Energy (DOE), other national labs, industry, WSU, and other academia to modernize the grid and achieve a more secure, robust, and vibrant energy infrastructure. Among DOE national labs, PNNL has the largest team of power engineering scientists working on approximately $70M annually in power grid related research for DOE, utilities and vendors. PNNL stewards the Electricity Infrastructure Operations Center which houses two research control room environments, hosts significant grid data sets and models for utility and DOE clients, and has hosted numerous pioneering efforts in high performance power systems modeling and analytics that are enabling new paradigems in grid operations and control. PNNL is a co-lead for the Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium (GMLC) and is involved in 40 GMLC projects on grid architecture, control theory, standards for grid services and foundational analysis. (https://energyenvironment.pnnl.gov/ei/)
The AGI Director is expected to have the qualifications to hold an appointment as a full professor in EECS and to maintain a joint appointment at PNNL.

Anticipated Start Date:

08/16/2019

Tenure Track:

Yes

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full Time

Appointment Status:

Permanent

Position Term in Months:

9

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

•A record of scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment as a full professor.
•An earned doctorate in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
•Demonstrated technical leadership in electric power systems.
•Demonstrated management and leadership skills in academic, research institution and/or professional setting with excellent communication skills.
•Record of engagement with external constituents in industry, academia and government both nationally and internationally.
•Demonstrated expertise in leading multiple major academic and industrial institutions in the conduct of research and industry adoption of new concepts.
•Due to the partnership with PNNL and their security requirements ability to provide proof of US citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Demonstrated track record with leading energy system consortia and/or regional energy planning and operational stakeholders in the application of leading analytic and modeling concepts for grid resilience, reliability and modernization.
•Ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide range of people representing the various disciplines in Universities and National Laboratories.
•Proven record of working with an advisory board and other external constituents.

Background Check:

Yes

Type of Recruitment:

Open Recruitment

Posting Open Date:

06/18/2019

Screening Begin Date:

06/21/2019

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to submit an electronic application at www.wsu.edu/jobs including:

1) a cover letter indicating the reasons for interest in the position and a summary of qualifications.

2)Applications should also include a statement of personal views on the research directions in electric power and energy, on the administration of research centers, and on the strategic leadership needed for their continuing growth(up to three pages).

3) a detailed curriculum vita,

4) contact information for four references.

Additionally, applicants invited to the preliminary interview stage will be requested to provide four (4) letters of recommendation. Letters will be automatically requested and obtained from the reference provided through the WSU online application system.

Application review will begin on June 21, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment either in August 2019 or January 2020.

EEO Statement :

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/).

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Posting Number:

20152550F

Organization

Working at Washington State University

Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

Diversity Profile: Washington State University

As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

Core Belief

WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Core Value

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan. 

WSU’s Student Body

WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

Representative Affinity Groups

Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

WSU Resources and Offices

WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

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