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Announcement-Director of Marine Mammal Institute
The College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University is seeking a
Director of the OSU Marine Mammal Institute (MMI). The MMI uses its resources
to understand how marine mammals interact with their environment and human
activities affecting them. MMI works to develop solutions which will benefit
both marine mammals and human endeavors. The MMI Director provides leadership
to a diverse faculty, staff and students of the MMI; hires, oversees, and
evaluates personnel; prepares annual work plans and budgets; reports annually
to the Marine Mammal Institute Board; and cultivates/stewards donor interest in
the MMI.
Position Duties
Scholarly Research (30%): Conduct original marine mammal research in area of
expertise such as behavior, population ecology, habitat ecology, human-wildlife
conflict, which improve management decisions and conservation practices.
Conduct or direct field work supporting research program. Maintain an active
externally funded research program. Manages and Builds the Endowment (30%):
Manage and build the endowment. Acquire federal grants and contracts to
supplement endowed program funds to accomplish MMI mission. Administration and
Management (25%): Provide leadership, supervision and direction for
tenure-track faculty, research staff, and graduate students; implement
strategic and tactical plans; and establish priorities and organizational
structure. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Service (10%): Provide support to agency partners and provide service to the
university and community. Identify and develop opportunities for collaboration
with organizations, agencies, volunteers, and staff to conduct research or
deliver educational materials. Professional Development (5%): Maintain
membership and actively participate in appropriate professional organizations.
Attend appropriate activities, seminars, workshops, and classes to maintain
core competencies in areas related to responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology, Marine Biology, oceanographic
sciences or related field. Marine mammal expertise in specialty area of
research. Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. A
successful record of securing and administering grant/contract funds to support
his/her own work. Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating and working with
diverse internal and external groups. National or international reputation for
scientific achievements in marine mammal ecology, management, or a closely
related field, meriting appointment as at rank for associate or full professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous administrative experience. Demonstrated
ability to attract donors and build mutually beneficial relationships. A
demonstrated appreciation for the mission of a Land-, Sea-, Sun-, and
Space-Grant institution. Demonstrated leadership abilities and administrative
and budget-management experience.
To view this position online: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/ and select
Unclassified Faculty
Enter the following posting number: P01699UF
The Application Due date for Full Consideration is Dec 1, 2017.
For More Information: Contact Christina DeWitt,
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> , 503
325-4531
Mark Wilke
Business Manager/Fiscal Coordinator
Marine Mammal Institute
Oregon State University
[email protected]
541-867-0288
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