Director ORIC
Overview
UIT University (UITU) invites application for the position of “Director ORIC” who will be responsible for providing academic leadership to the University primarily through demonstrating and fostering excellence in research, teaching, professional activities and policy development at a variety of levels – within the academic discipline and University.
In addition, the position will lead University’s efforts in problem-based learning, commercialization and acquisition & undertaking of projects related to real-world industrial and social problems. This is a senior management position reporting to the Vice Chancellor and requires overall coordination with teaching and administrative departments to ensure the University’s academic excellence and strategic goals.
Specific Skills
- Strong record of teaching, research, and service.
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills and abilities.
- Familiarity with the accreditation processes of different regulatory bodies, academic program development, fund-raising and grant writing expertise will be preferred.
Responsible For
To oversee the design and development of the overall curriculum, develop and deliver a range of programs of study (sometimes for entirely new courses) at various levels with special focus on research and practical learning.
- To develop policies, procedures related to project based learning and create and nurture collaborative relationship with faculty, administration and staff in other departments across the University related to PBL activities;
- To act as partner in creating cohesive teams; act ethically in all matters and network with others.
- To encourage the development of innovative approaches to course design and delivery and ensure that teaching design and delivery comply with the quality and educational standards and regulations of the department.
- To lead Research & Development (R&D) Committee and promote research-oriented learning environment within the Institute.
- To inculcate a culture of research and FYP commercialization and build capacity for the same.
- To lead and develop internal and external networks to foster collaboration and promote research ideas and projects both nationally and internationally.
- To lead the development and implementation of research strategy.
- To lead, supervise research teams and projects and coordinate research activity including determining relevant research objectives, and preparing research proposals.
- To lead research and collaborative partnerships with other educational institutions or other bodies.
- To develop project grant/fund proposal and manage the acquisition of the same.
- To write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings using other appropriate media.
- To make presentations at national and international conferences and similar events.
- To carry out independent research and act as principal investigator and project leader.
- To prepare annual budget of PBL and ensure compliance of defined policies etc.
- Ensure efficient budget utilization while providing cost-effective solutions to the problems.
- Provides general counseling to students related to FYP and commercialization.
- To manage and operate following initiatives and start similar projects:
- Micro Electronics Research Labs (MERL)
- UIT Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies (UCREST)
- Research and Development Cell for Robotics (RDCR)
- (iv)Wireless and Cyber Security Lab
- PV Solar Research Lab
- 3D Printer and Scanner Research Lab
- Battery Research Lab and
- Electric Vehicle Lab
How to Apply?
The interested candidates are requested to apply by visiting the following link:
https://forms.gle/8wgvmYiQKECjKgRh7
Qualification & Experience Requirements
- MS or Equivalent (18-year) or equivalent local or foreign qualification preferably in Research, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration or relevant discipline from a HEC recognized institution.
- Minimum 10 years of academic, research, industry or relevant experience including 5 years in a managerial or leadership role related to research or innovation preferably in the higher education institutions (HEIs).