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,
Christina.Dewitt@oregonstate.edu , 503 325-4531
Mark Wilke
Business Manager/Fiscal Coordinator
Marine Mammal Institute
Oregon State University
mark.wilke@oregonstate.edu
541-867-0288