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The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Norfolk State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), 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. NSU has academic Colleges/Schools, including the School Of Business, the School of Education, the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Social Work, the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, and the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Which offers 31 undergraduate, 16 graduate, and three doctoral degree programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director will:

1. Lead the CMR in developing new initiatives, center-wide proposals and partnerships with academia, government, and industry.

2. The Director is expected to have experience with leading and managing multi-investigator grants, centers, or academic programs.

3. The Director will report to the Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, will have a faculty appointment within one of the academic departments in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, and is expected to teach and conduct research.

4. This is a 12-month position.

EEO STATEMENT
NSU 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. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. An earned doctorate degree in Engineering or the Physical Sciences.

2. Demonstrated scholarship commensurate of a full professor.

3. Extensive record of scholarly achievements and publications.

4. Substantial experience obtaining grants and/or contracts,

5. Demonstrated experience in establishing research relationships and partnerships

6. Strong project management and organizational skills.

7. Possesses excellent communication (oral and written) skills.

8. Considerable experience managing faculty, staff, budget, and other resources.

9. Demonstrates the ability to work closely and productively with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

As delineated above.

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:
1. A statement of your Philosophy of Teaching, research interest and experience (via cover letter).
2. A current Curriculum Vitae (via resume).
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application.
4. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts).
5. Three letters of recommendation (via “other”, or via US mail to the address below)

Contact Information:

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Email material not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.