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1) Subject: CASL Research Director

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Date: 21 Nov 2013
From: Michael Bunting mbunting at casl.umd.edu
Subject: CASL Research Director

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:
Director of Research
Research Professor/Senior Research Scientist
The University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for the
position of Director of Research at the Center for Advanced Study of
Language (CASL). Established in 2003, CASL (www.casl.umd.edu) is one of 14
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC) in the nation. Its mission is
to conduct state-of-the-science research that results in improved
performance on language tasks performed by government language
professionals. Our research focuses on improving knowledge of less commonly
taught languages, enhancing the acquisition and maintenance of foreign
language capability by government professionals, advancing the capacity to
use foreign language skills in government professions, and improving the
quality of human language technology. The Center employs researchers with
backgrounds in cognitive and neuroscience, linguistics, second language
acquisition, human language technology, anthropology, and psychology.
The University of Maryland offers an excellent benefits package which
includes: health benefits, retirement plans, generous leave package,
flexible spending accounts, tuition remission, and long-term, disability,
and life insurance. Please visit the University’s web page at
http://www.uhr.umd.edu/benefits/ to see a full list of benefits and the
providers.
Duties: The Director of Research reports to the Executive Director,
collaborates with other senior leaders and supervises Area Directors on
strategic, business, and research development initiatives. The ideal
candidate will demonstrate the interpersonal, technical, and leadership
qualities necessary for success in leading researchers in a complex and
dynamic research environment, and will design and deliver cost-effective
solutions in a sustainable, collaborative, business-like, and
service-oriented manner. The Director of Research coordinates across the
research and administrative divisions of the Center to design transparent
and smooth business processes for project management. The Director of
Research will:
• provide leadership and supervision on all aspects of research and
sponsored program operations;
• support the Executive Director (with Area Directors and researchers) in
business development
• direct a full spectrum of services for pre-award activities including
review and approval of proposals sent to all
sponsors;
• oversee practice, policies and procedures to ensure that all research
programs meet the highest standards of
best practice and comply with federal, state and institutional rules and
regulations;
• work collaboratively with United States Government (USG) leaders to
accomplish the strategic research goals of
the UARC;
• work collaboratively with Campus leaders to accomplish the strategic
research goals of the University of
Maryland;
Qualifications:
• Doctoral (or other terminal) degree in at least one core competency;
• Ten (10) or more years senior-level leadership experience in academia,
government, or industry;
• Demonstrated commitment to any area of CASL core competency including
Linguistics, foreign language
instruction, cognitive or neuroscience or human language technology, e.g.
international recognition as expert in
their field, service on professional editorial boards, officer in
professional society;
• Managerial experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary research
organization with a multi-million dollar annual
operating budget, including broad experience in planning and programming of
resources, and experience
overseeing both research and administration categories of personnel;
• Relevant experience with Government or Non-Governmental Organization
grants and contracts;
• Ability to obtain a security clearance; and
• Ability to travel
Candidates must hold U.S. citizenship and be willing to obtain the
appropriate security clearance.
Application: For best consideration, please apply online by December 15,
2013 at http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/17282. Applicants should submit a
letter of application, a curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for
three professional references. The position will remain open until a
suitable candidate is selected. The University of Maryland is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
The University of Maryland Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL)
conducts unprecedented, academically rigorous research in language and
cognition that supports national security. Our research is
interdisciplinary and collaborative, bringing together people from the
government, academia, and the private sector. Our research is both
strategic and tactical, so that it not only advances areas of knowledge,
but also directly serves the critical needs of the nation. More information
is available at www.casl.umd.edu.

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