[ES_JOBS_NET] Associate Director for Research (Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas)

[Sam Zipper]

 ***Associate Director for Research***
Kansas Geological Survey, University of Kansas

*Position Overview*
The Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) seeks an Associate Director for Research
(ADR) to provide strategic research leadership that supports the KGS
mission, http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/staffIndex.html.  The ADR will
report to the Director and work collectively with a team of senior-rank
academic staff with the primary goal of promoting and advancing research
efforts/programs consistent with the KGS mission.  The ADR will be
responsible for approximately 14 KGS Assistant and Associate-rank academic
and scientific research staff, and their research programs.  The ADR is
expected to align the strengths of current KGS research programs and early
career scientists with research trends and new innovative research
opportunities.   The ADR will convey research visions and opportunities
through regular collaborative interactions with research staff both
individually and in groups as appropriate.   The ADR must promote
individual research accomplishments consistent with University expectations
of rank-equivalent faculty while nurturing a collaborative and supportive
environment.  It will be essential that the ADR work with all research
staff to seek new and innovative funding opportunities.  The ADR also will
be expected to lead an externally funded, active research program in an
area relevant to the KGS mission and Kansas.  The KGS is a research and
service division of the University of Kansas, and the successful candidate
will have the opportunity to collaborate with KU faculty and students in
other departments and research groups. In a continuing effort to enrich its
academic environment and provide equal educational and employment
opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members
of underrepresented groups in higher education.

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, AND FRINGE BENEFITS:  Starting salary is
commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time,
permanent position with 12-month appointment to an Academic Staff position
(Faculty-equivalent at the University of Kansas,
http://policy.ku.edu/provost/unclassified-academic-staff-titles), subject
to annual review.  The Associate Director for Research (ADR) reports to the
Director of the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas.
Benefits include university staff privileges; sabbatical eligibility; 22
days of vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave, and 9 holidays annually;
group medical, life insurance, and retirement program options.

*Job Description*
70% Mentoring, Research Planning, and Service
 - Mentor early-career KGS academic and research staff.
 - Identify research trends and new innovative research opportunities that
align with KGS strengths and needs for Kansas.
 - Work with research staff to seek external funding opportunities and
develop proposals.
 - Conduct annual performance reviews of Assistant and Associate-rank KGS
academic and research staff as designated by the Director.
 - Advise the Director on research-related matters and research directions
for the KGS.
 - Review all project proposals authored/developed by those who report
directly to the ADR before circulation outside KGS.
 - Oversee internal technical review of manuscripts authored by KGS
researchers in advance of submission.
 - Represent the KGS as assigned by the Director.
 - Active engagement with professional scientific organizations as judged
appropriate by the Director.

30% Research
 - Conduct and publish the results of fundamental and applied research of
national and international stature with relevance to Kansas in
geohydrology, geophysics, petroleum geology, Quaternary geology,
sedimentology, or stratigraphy.
 - Communicate the results of research in peer-reviewed scientific
publications and in presentations to both scientific and the general public.
 - Develop successful research proposals for securing external funding.

*Required Qualifications*
Qualifications will be evaluated by the content and quality of the written
application materials and relevant experience.  Oral communication skills
will be evaluated by interviews and by reference checks.
 - Ph.D. in geosciences or closely related field.
 - Demonstrated management and supervisory experience in scientific
programs or organizations.
 - Demonstrated success in geoscience research supported by a strong record
of refereed publications.
 - Demonstrated record of success in obtaining external funding through
competitive and/or merit-based processes.
 - Demonstrated research experience/interests in subjects relevant to
Kansas.
 - Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication.

*Preferred Qualifications*
 - Three or more years of supervisory/management experience in scientific
programs or organizations with multiple scientific staff direct reports
possessing a range of technical expertise.
 - Experience in a research university setting, including
management/supervisory experience.
 - Experience working in a public policy setting, including work with
legislators, state and local government officials, industry
representatives, and the general public.
 - Knowledge of natural resource issues related to Kansas geology.
 - Demonstrated ability to explain technical topics to non-technical
audiences, particularly in a public setting.
 - Success in securing external funding from a diverse set of sponsors.

RANK:  Position rank will be Associate or Senior Scientist
(Faculty-Equivalent Academic Staff), depending on experience and
qualifications. Rank will be determined by research and management
experience. Additional information in regard to expectations, rank and
title is available at:

Academic Staff Rank Expectations:
http://www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs/KGS_Academic_Promotion_Guidelines.pdf

*Contact Information to Applicants*
For further information about the position, or to recommend qualified
candidates, contact Rolfe Mandel at mandel at ku.edu or 785-864-2171
Application review begins December 16, 2019.
To Apply:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25752&siteid=5539&AReq=15724BR#jobDetails=3906074_5539
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