CYFS Director & Full Professor: Lead Transformative Research

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nebraska seeks a Director for their interdisciplinary research center. The candidate must hold a doctorate and have compelling research leadership experience. Responsibilities include expanding external funding and guiding strategic planning. Preferred qualifications include experience in managing complex research enterprises. This full-time role emphasizes mentorship, communication with stakeholders, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a discipline aligned with the social, behavioral, or educational sciences.
• Evidence of success in obtaining and managing externally funded research.
• Proven ability to mentor and support staff across their career spans.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and expand external funding.
• Guide long-term strategic planning.
• Oversee fiscal and administrative operations.

Skills

Research leadership experience

Grant writing and management

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in a relevant discipline

Job description

A leading educational institution in Nebraska seeks a Director for their interdisciplinary research center. The candidate must hold a doctorate and have compelling research leadership experience. Responsibilities include expanding external funding and guiding strategic planning. Preferred qualifications include experience in managing complex research enterprises. This full-time role emphasizes mentorship, communication with stakeholders, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.