Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR | United States
Job description
Internal Job Number: P07733UF
Description:
The College of Engineering is seeking a Regional Innovation Officer. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
An official offer of employment is not anticipated to be made until the summer of 2024 when the position is funded. The Regional Innovation Officer ( RIO ) creates and sustains a state, regional, and national leadership market position in microfluidics by leading the Corvallis Microfluidics (CorMic) Tech Hub. CorMic is a regional consortium focused on research development, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities leading to the commercialization of microfluidics technologies, the creation of new companies and overall business development in the Willamette Valley. CorMic also supports workforce development initiatives that strengthen the ecosystem by providing well-trained employees to support a growing microfluidics economy. For more information on the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub:The RIO will report through the College of Engineering (CoE) to the Associate Dean for Research. The College of Engineering is a place of extraordinary talent and unstoppable drive. Right here, people with world-class expertise in nearly every major field of engineering have gathered to realize a shared mission: create a better future for our planet and all who inhabit it. Oregon State Beavers don't just build dams, they build bridges and bioreactors, rockets and robots, software and solar cells — and so much more. Founded in 1889, our college endeavors to promote strong economies, healthy people, and a sustainable natural environment. From the beginning, Oregon State Engineers have made major contributions to science and technology and created a legacy of leadership and inspiration.
The RIO will supervise staff and/or professional faculty to achieve the goals of the directorship. The RIO will contribute to a community that embraces diversity and inclusive practices to foster collaboration and success regardless of social identity or background. The RIO will work collaboratively across the OSU Campus and with leaders across academia, industry, and government to develop, lead, and oversee CorMic. , The Regional Innovation Officer leads all efforts and is advised by the Executive Advisory Board which includes representatives from public and private entities in the State of Oregon. The RIO will support a shared vision amongst consortium members.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):
Typically requires PhD in related field with 6-8 years experience in management responsibilities.
Requirements :
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Type:
Some evenings and weekends may be required. Occasional travel may be required.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
About Oregon State University
Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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