University of Michigan--Institute for Research on Women and Gender

INSTITUTION:University of Michigan
DEPARTMENT:Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG)
POSITION:Program Director for Faculty Research Development
LINK:www.umjobs.org
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Posting Title:     Program Director for Faculty Research Development

Market Title:     100116 – Academic and/or Research Program Officer Intermediate

Department:      Institute for Research on Women and Gender

FLSA:                    Exempt

Salary Range:    $75,000 - $85,000, based on qualifications and applied competencies.

Hours/Week:     40 Hours

How to apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume/CV. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. An online application must be submitted for employment consideration through the UM job portal at www.umjobs.org Apply for job number 89073.

Job Summary:

The Program Director for Faculty Research Development (PDFRD) has the primary responsibility for enhancing research at the Institute for Research on Women and Gender (IRWG) at the University of Michigan. The PDFRD works under the direction of the Director of IRWG.

Founded in 1995, IRWG is an interdisciplinary research unit that supports U-M faculty and students in their research on women, gender, and sexuality. In addition, IRWG sponsors a variety of speakers and events to foster intellectual exploration and social change.

This position requires an academic with a broad, interdisciplinary understanding of research and scholarship, the ability to communicate collegially and knowledgeably with faculty in an array of disciplines that use diverse methodological approaches.  It also requires the establishment and maintenance of informed scholarly contact with funding agency program officers in both public and private funding sectors.

Responsibilities: The specific duties include: assisting faculty in generating effective and fundable extramural proposals; providing detailed grant proposal development assistance through all stages of proposal conceptual development and refinement, including technical writing assistance; identifying key funding opportunities and building relationships with funders and decision-makers; coordinating with institutional research administration and leadership; providing funding source searches for faculty as needed; designing, conducting, and participating in grant development workshops and other interventions with faculty.

Required Qualifications: Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in the social sciences, humanities or health sciences, and have experience in grant development and scholarly writing.  We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Background screening:

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.