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Now Hiring: Vice President Research

Now Hiring: Vice President Research

September 11, 2020

The Aurora College is currently seeking a full-time, term position of Vice President, Research located in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.

Education/Experience Required

  • Completion of a PhD in Science; and
  • 10 years progressive experience in fields of post-secondary education and research.
  • Experience in a northern research context is an asset.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

 

Salary Information 

The salary for this position starts at $64.22 per hour (approximately $125,229.00) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $15,279.00.

 

Responsibilities

  • The VP, Research reports directly to the President of Aurora College as one of 6 members of the Senior Leadership Team and collaborates regularly with the Vice President, Education and Training, the Vice President, Communities and Extensions, the Vice President, Student Affairs and the Director of Finance.
  • Working directly with the Research Advisory Council (RAC), the right candidate will seek advice and direction for the research programs through the RAC as a standing committee of the Aurora College Board of Governors. This role will provide input into, and recommendations concerning strategic planning for research and innovation at the College and providing advice to the Legislative Assembly on science activities as requested.
  • Your work will support the preparation of decision and option papers, and the presentation of financial and other analysis that will assist in developing appropriate policies and programming. Knowledge of northern research patterns, trends and funding programs is critical for the success in this position.

 

Competition reference: 18655

Closing: October 9, 2020

 

To Apply On-line Visit:  https://www.gov.nt.ca/careers/en/job/18655

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that the Aurora Research Institute is situated on the traditional territories and homeland of the Dene, Inuvialuit, Métis and Cree peoples of the Northwest Territories. We are grateful to the many Indigenous peoples of the NWT for allowing us the opportunity to learn, work and live on their lands. We are also deeply grateful for the generous sharing of Indigenous Knowledge, wisdom and ways of knowing, being, doing and believing with our students and employees.