Title: Research Faculty for the Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute
State Role Title: Assistant Professor
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: VSU
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The mission of the Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute is to provide resources to support workforce development, economic growth, focusing on logistics and advanced manufacturing. It also will provide integrated solutions to diverse areas of logistics systems that meet customer requirements and are cost effective, secure, and dependable.
Job Duties:
Research Responsibilities: 75 - 100%
▪ Scholarly Activity – Scholarly work takes various forms. However, a faculty member’s effectiveness can be demonstrated by such achievements as publications in learned journals, fine arts creations, artistic performances, presentation of the results of original research, etc. The quality of the individual’s scholarly approach, capacity for independent thought, originality and research output must be considered.
▪ Service – Service functions may be those performed for the University, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and regional, national and international groups. Service may include activities such as participation in committee work, carrying out administrative assignments, contributions to the improvement of faculty and student life, community work, etc.
Classroom instruction (if assigned): 0 - 25%
Minimum Qualifications
▪ Earned PhD in Advanced Manufacturing Logistics or related field*
▪ Knowledge of a subject/field and current research in a discipline housed in the department.
▪ Ability to develop effective research agenda
▪ Experience identifying sources of funding, preparing research proposals and submitting funding applications
▪ Demonstrated ability to promote a team effort within the department for research and project activities
▪ Ability to use research results to write reports, papers and reviews and present findings in journals and conferences.
▪ Must be able to collaborate with research teams, industry stakeholders and government agencies.
▪ Develop, manage and implement research activities
▪ Skilled in writing and submitting grants
▪ Must have experience managing research grants expenditures
▪ Must be able to support the research agenda of the program
*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.
Additional Considerations
7+ years' experience in a Research Faculty role strongly desired, but not required.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Contact Information
Name: Loreley Leabhart
Phone: (804) 524-5083
Email: lleabhart@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.