Director, CMMS

Troy University; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Troy University invites applications for the position of Director beginning as early as June 2024 in the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences. The role focuses on Materials Chemistry and Polymer Science/Engineering, with leadership in research and development, and external funding growth.

The Director will shape program development, manage faculty and staff, and guide strategic collaborations while negotiating academic rank and tenure path in coordination with the School of Science

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in Materials Chemistry or related areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research center.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work collegially and productively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences and guide research strategy.
• Seek external funds to sustain the Center and program development.
• Oversee recruitment and mentoring of researchers and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Research & development

Fundraising

Education

Doctorate in Materials Chemistry or related area

Job description

The Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences within the School of Science and Technology at Troy University invites applications for the position of Director beginning as early as June 2024. The desired areas of expertise include Materials Chemistry, and/or Polymer Science/Engineering. The selected candidate will have considerable expertise in the synthesis, design, and recycling of plastics. The primary responsibilities of this position include scientific research, leadership in research and development for the Center, seeking external funds to sustain the Center and program development. The academic rank and tenure path will be discussed and negotiated during the final stages of the search process. Exceptional candidates from related science fields will also be considered for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Earned doctorate degree in Materials Chemistry or related areas.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead a research center.
3. Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work collegially and productively.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Postdoctoral research experience in Materials Chemistry (plastics in particular). Industry Experience.
2. Ranked academic experience in a previous institution.

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

8:00 – 5:00

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

NA

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?

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• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
  • Not a current Troy University employee
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• * Do you have an earned doctorate degree in Materials Chemistry or related areas?
  • yes
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Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Other Document

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