Research Professor
- Employer
- University of Arizona
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Department:Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res
Department Website Link:https://snre.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality:Location:Main Campus
Address:Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights:The USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN) is a national-scale monitoring and research initiative focused on collecting, organizing and delivering research-grade phenological data, information, and forecasts to advance global change biology and biodiversity research; to inform natural resource management and decision-making; and to promote understanding of phenology and the biosphere by a wide range of audiences. The USA-NPN facilitates the collection of regular, repeated, accurate, and nationally-distributed observations of multiple plant and animal life cycle stages through Nature’s Notebook, a phenology observing program used by thousands of citizen and professional scientists; this data resource currently exceeds 21M records and is growing by nearly 4M records/year. The USA-NPN also offers a wide range of derived phenology data products, tools, and maps to support scientific research, decision-making, and communication for various stakeholders.
This position sets and maintains the vision, mission, and strategic directions for the organization; establishes and maintains funding for the organization; supervises National Coordinating Office staff members (~10 individuals); manages ~$1M annual operating budget; represents the organization at national meetings and in regional and national news media; and undertakes scientific research and publishing in support of the organization's mission.
Thiscareer-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
As a cost-saving measure related to the impact ofCOVID-19, Furlough and Furlough-Based Salary Programs have been approved by theArizona Board of Regents. All new hires subject to the programs will benotified in accordance with adopted Furlough and Furlough-Based Salary Programsguidelines and will be required to comply with all measures. To learn moreabout the programs and whether this position is affected, please visithr.arizona.edu/FY-2020-2021-Furlough-Program.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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- Leads and coordinates sustainable funding to support the organization, including leading multiple large grant proposals per year and managing cooperative agreements between funding agencies and the University of Arizona.
- Cultivates partnerships with federal and state agencies, conservation and management organizations, professional organizations, and other like-minded organizations as well as UA departments to both secure funding and to ensure USA-NPN tools and products meet end-user needs
- Maintains organizational vision, mission, strategic directions, and activities; leads periodic project and program evaluation to ensure efforts are achieving organizational aims
- Coordinates among team members to select, prioritize, and manage projects and maintain strong and clear communication
- Undertakes scientific analyses and authors peer-reviewed manuscripts
Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated grant-writing skills, demonstrated leadership and management skills, Ability to multitask, ability to take initiative
- Analytical and data visualization skills, including working knowledge of ArcGIS, R, and Tableau
- Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- Collaborating and communicating skills
- PhD in ecology or related field
- 5+ years work experience as a program director or similar position
- 5+ years experience supervising direct reports
- Experienced publication record in ecology or related field
Professor
Tenure Information:Career-Track (CT)
FLSA:Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:36
Job FTE:.9
Work Calendar:Fiscal
Job Category:Research Faculty
Benefits Eligible:Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:$83,673
Compensation Type:salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required::Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:1
Target Hire Date:Expected End Date:
Contact Information for Candidates:
Debbi Busack
dbusack@arizona.edu
11/17/2020
Open Until Filled:Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant:Diversity Statement:
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Organization
As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.
We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.
As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.
Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.
We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.
As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.
Who We Are
Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:
Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.
Compassion: Choose to care.
Exploration: Be insatiably curious.
Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.
Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.
Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)
Where We Are
Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.
Diversity Profile
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.
The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.
Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.
The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.
These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:
Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.
Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.
Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.
Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.
Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.
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