Chair: Research - Scarborough, Canada - Centennial College

Centennial College

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Scarborough, Canada

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Description

Job Number:

J Job Title:
Chair: Research & Innovation Engagement
Job Type:
Permanent FT Management & nonunion Professionals
Bargaining Unit:

Non-bargaining

School/Department:
Academic
Campus/Location:

Progress Campus / Hybrid

Pay Range:

- $93, $124,850.00/Year

Pay Band:
12 Admin Chair Hours/Week:
35 Shift Schedule:

8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Date Posted:

August 28, 2023

Closing Date:
September 22, 2023We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
Centennial College is an award-winning leader among Canadian colleges for applied research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ARIES) group is seeking to expand research engagement across all Schools at the College and build innovation capacity and external recognition of Centennial's innovation activity.

This role will spearhead strategic new research activities at the College, and grow these activities to become core innovation activities at the College, upon which further program expansion will occur.

Reporting to the Dean, ARIES (Applied Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Services), the Chair of Research and Innovation Engagement brings strong academia and research credentials to strategically lead, develop and manage multiple programs and initiatives to support the overall vision and strategy of the college.

Responsibilities

Works with Deans and Chairs of the Academic Schools to develop a strategic roadmap of research engagement, and then develops tactical initiatives with faculty and school leadership to help achieve the desired outcomes.
Work with School of Community Health (SCHS) to build upon simulation expertise in healthcare environments, and other priority initiatives for the department.
Work with School of Communication, Media Arts and Design (SCMAD) to develop new targeted activities in research that supports the arts and communications activity.
Work with the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts to prioritize new areas of research engagement in the hospitality sector.
Build capacity to support external grant submission activities in each of the above areas with the support of engaged faculty researchers.
Chairs the Centennial College Applied Research and Innovation Fellowship (ARIF) Application Evaluation Committees
Monitor and control activities monitors project performance including risk and variance analysis, cost control and progress review in conjunction with the Operations, Finance, and Risk Manager
Reduce and mitigate risk for the college while providing input into legal issues and be accountable for program funding
Presents in expert panels, workshop seminars, tradeshows and conferences nationally to enhance the College's reputation
Builds strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders, especially college personnel, industry partners and government funding organizations.
Acts as a consultant to the college management on research affiliated matters and provide coaching and counselling to fellowship and other program applicants and participants
Responsible for program management: initiate, plan, monitor, control and execute successfully on major research programs. Facilitate student research internships as appropriate
Provide support as needed on external grant writing activity based on department needs.
Provide support to the Research Ethics Board and assistance to organize the annual "Centennial Innovates" (Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Entrepreneurship) event.

Qualifications/Experience

Seven (7) years' progressive experience planning, designing and executing research projects in public and private sectors including direct academic experience
Master's degree or equivalent with a specialization in sciences, engineering, and/or arts preferable, with additional certifications in business consulting, research ethics, technology transfer or project/program management. PhD is highly desired.
High degree of initiative, independence of action and sound decisionmaking skills
Strong presentation and written communication skills with funding proposal and critiquing capability
Proven relationship development of strategic alliances with intern