Chair, Applied Research - Offres d'emploi au Canada - jobs-ca.com

Suncrest College is currently accepting applications for a Chair, Applied Research to join our team. This full-time, permanent position is based out of Yorkton, SK & will be commencing as soon as possible.THE OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Vice President, Partnerships & Innovation, the Chair of Applied Research plays a key role in supporting the achievement of the colleges strategic goals including the successful implementation of its Applied Research Plan. The Chair leads a team of high performing research professionals who actively develop and pursue research projects and partnership on behalf of Suncrest College & builds applied research capacity across the organization by providing guidance, mentorship, & support.A significant portion of the College's applied research portfolio is focused on agriculture. The Chair provides leadership in advancing agricultural innovation through applied research partnerships, externally funded projects, & the College's research farm initiatives.The Chair of Applied Research participates in the senior management decision-making process that establishes overall college operation & performance levels. The incumbent provides leadership in fostering a climate that is focused on advancing applied research through strategic growth and engagement of staff, students, & industry & will be responsible for overall supervision & management of the department. The position will implement & contribute to ongoing initiatives to improve processes & implement best practices that support our strategic direction, operations & organizational priorities.WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Master's degree with considerable research experience & a history of securing research funding. - 3 years leading multiple research projects & research teams, mentoring novice researchers, & previous experience developing research training. For more information regarding this position, visit us at