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ABOUT

The Office of Research in the Division of Academic Affairs has an outstanding opportunity for a Director.

This position will work under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research (AVCR) directing all work related to sponsored research activities on the University of Washington Tacoma campus that are centralized within the UW Tacoma Office of Research. This individual will exercise independent judgment in all aspects of this work including interpreting and applying University wide rules and regulations associated with research administration to all research activities occurring on the UW Tacoma campus.

Under direction and supervision of the AVCR, this position will work directly with faculty and professional research staff supporting individual faculty research needs and/or delegating support needs to Office of Research staff. This position will play a leadership role on the UW Tacoma campus working with the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (EVCAA), AVCR, academic Deans, Directors of university recognized Research Centers, administrative leadership in Finance and Administration and Advancement, and the Faculty Assembly Research Advisory Committee, on strategic development and implementation of policies, procedures, and development of campus infrastructure needed to support our urban-serving mission as it relates to engaged scholarship and a growing sponsored research enterprise.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in learning more about the position and application process, please review the full job posting on the UWHires website: Director of the Office of Research - Req #228144.

SEARCH COMMITTEE

  • Cheryl Greengrove (chair), Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, and Associate Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
  • Joel Baker, Director of Center for Urban Waters, and Professor, School of Engineering & Technology
  • Marlyn Del Cid, Program Operations Specialist, Office of Research
  • Heather Dillon, Professor, School of Engineering & Technology
  • David Reyes, Dean, School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
  • José Rios, Associate Professor, School of Education
  • Vanessa de Veritch Woodside, Director of the Office of Global Affairs, and Associate Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences