Applied Research & Innovation, Temporary Faculty Researcher – Economic: Competition #111
An Internal Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Monday, June 18, 2018
Closes: Monday, June 25, 2018
The Department of Applied Research and Innovation (ARI) is seeking a highly-qualified individual to fill an appointment as a Faculty Researcher supporting the research agenda and under the direction of the Regional Innovation Chair (RIC) in Rural Economic Development/Manager of the Rural Development Institute (RDI), at Selkirk College in Castlegar. The Faculty Researcher will provide specific support at the Faculty level to help to advance a short-term research project relating to biomass utilization.
Based on a foundation of applied research and extension, the overarching goals of the RIC are to:
- Develop the capacity in the region for sound decision-making in matters related to economic development through the provision of relevant research data and analysis, together with related skill and capacity development
- Assist in the diversification of the regional economy through the promotion of innovation and technology transfer in existing and new enterprises
- Support provincial and national networks that undertake applied research on the revitalization of high amenity, highly rural communities and regions
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Faculty Researcher will provide specific support to the biomass utilization research project;
- Undertake an economic opportunities analysis and produce a related business plan
- Perform other duties as assigned by the RIC/Manager of the RDI
- Building research relationships with clients, designing research methodologies and being responsible for the final analysis of data, designing knowledge mobilization efforts, designing fee research services, being responsible for budget management, being the project team research lead, being responsible for final reporting, ensuring contractual agreements are in place and followed, and seeking opportunities to link research findings to curriculum
- Providing supervision to Research Assistants on projects, training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate student researchers, and working closely with other college faculty researchers, community-based researchers, and other highly qualified personnel (HQPs), and serving as project contributor on future grant applications
- Performing other Faculty Researcher duties as assigned by the RIC/Manager of the RDI and as per the Faculty Researcher job description
- Providing instruction where opportunities emerge
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated excellence in all phases of research including methodology design, leading data collection, analysis, client management, team leadership, knowledge mobilization, reporting, grant proposal development
- Demonstrated excellence in research administration at the project and program levels
- An ability to supervise research assistants and student researchers, is required
- Experience working with rural regions and with community-based research is required
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both orally and in writing)
- Strong competencies in working independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
- The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a discipline related to economic development
- Experience leading economic focused research at the post-secondary level is required
- Post-secondary teaching experience is an asset
This is a casual, temporary appointment with up to 100 hours commencing July 1, 2018 and ending August 31, 2018. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,194.04 – $3,525.58 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Monday, June 25, 2018.