Associate Director
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Posting Information
Posting Number | PG193282EP |
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Internal Recruitment | No |
Working Title | Associate Director |
Anticipated Hiring Range | Commensurate with education and experience. |
Work Schedule | 8am-5pm, M-F |
Job Location | Asheville, NC |
Department | NC Inst of Climate Studies |
About the Department | The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies (NCICS) is a UNC inter-institutional research institute whose primary focus is to promote the discovery of new knowledge about global, regional, and local climate variability and its impacts; and to provide information that is critical for determining trends and validating climate forecasts at all these spatial scales. A primary activity of NCICS is the operation of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth Systems Science (CISESS) formed through a consortium of academic, non-profit, and community organizations with leadership from the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and North Carolina State University (NCSU) on behalf of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. CISESS provides foci for collaborative research and associated activities in support of NOAA mission goals related to meteorological satellite and climate data and information research and development. |
Essential Job Duties | The Associate Director will serve as a leader within the Institute, working in conjunction with and supporting the Institute Director in furthering the Institute’s mission and goals. The Associate Director will be responsible for the oversight of highly complex large-scale research activities for multiple projects, overseeing the development and integrity of data collection, serving as co-investigator or principal investigator on research projects, obtaining external research funding, and serving as an authoritative source for other scientists and researchers. The Associate Director will also mentor staff in their career progressions through monthly or more frequent interactions. The split in duties is approximately: 40% management, 30% research related, 20% mentoring, and 10% outreach and engagement. An affiliate research faculty (non-tenured) appointment within the Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences Department is possible, if departmental qualifications are met. The Associate Director’s primary duties and responsibilities will include:
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Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Required License(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
Valid NC Driver's License required | No |
Commercial Driver's License required | No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date | 03/12/2024 |
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Anticipated Close Date | Open Until Filled |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Position Details
Position Number | 00110039 |
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Position Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.0 |
Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
Department ID | 063001 - NC Inst of Climate Studies |
AA/EEO | NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
Supplemental Questions
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How did you learn of this opportunity?
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If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
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By answering "Yes" below, you acknowledge this position is located in Asheville, NC and still wish to be considered
- Yes, I understand this position is located in Asheville, NC and still want to be considered
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Describe your experience working in and with academic research groups.
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Describe your experience managing budgets for scientific research, including the largest amount you have managed.
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For the past 5 years, what is the average number of people you have supervised in a scientific setting on an annual basis?
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Describe any experience you have doing contract work with private companies? (If none, put "N/A")
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Describe any experience you have working with the Department of Defense on contracts and grants. (If none, put "N/A")
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Application Materials Required
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for References