Director, resarch Initiatives

Req#   053165

Department INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF EUROPE  

Title  DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH INITIATIVES

Grade  14

Salary Range  Commensurate with experience  

 

SummaryJob Description

TheDirector of Research Initiatives of the Institute for the Study of Europe isresponsible for strengthening the research profile of the Institute and workingto reassert the University's leadership in European Studies. The incumbent willidentify opportunities for collaborative research projects with otherUniversity institutes, centers, and departments. S/he will foster strong tiesamong Columbia's scholars of Europe andestablish and convene a faculty seminar in this interdisciplinary field, thusproviding a forum for Columbiaand non-Columbia scholars to present their research for critical feedback. S/hewill initiate a book series that will showcase the leading research in EuropeanStudies and participate in the Institute's strategic planning with internal andexternal constituencies, especially as it relates to the Institute's scholarlyagenda. The incumbent will perform related duties as assigned/requested. (NOTE:This a temporary parttime position. It is for three years with 8 hours/week ofservice.)

 

MinimumQualifications for Grade

Master'sdegree in related discipline required. Must have five years of full-timerelated experience.

 

AdditionalPosition-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Evidenceof past leadership in an academic setting is necessary, including a trackrecord in institution building, especially as it relates to researchactivities. Outstanding communication skills are needed, directed at members ofthe University community as well as outside relevant constituencies.

 

PreferredQualifications

PhD inrelevant discipline is strongly preferred.

 

Applicants must apply at: https://jobs.columbia.edu

 

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.