[Coral-List] Executive Director of Marine Science Research Institute position available at Jacksonville University

[McCarthy, Daniel]

Good Day, 

Please post the advertisement below for the position of Executive Director of Jacksonville University's Marine Science Research Institute. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 

Cheers
Dan 

Daniel A. McCarthy, Ph.D
Professor of Biology and Marine Science
Department of Biology and Marine Science
Jacksonville University
Phone:904-256-7369
Email: dmccart1 at ju.edu

Executive Director of the Marine Science Research Institute
(Posted 12/03/2023)

Target Audience(s): Faculty


Institution: Jacksonville University

Institutional Web Link: https://www.ju.edu/humanresources/administrative/exec-director-marine-science-institute-nov2023.php

Position Description: The Marine Science Research Institute (MSRI) serves as an on-campus community which provides interdisciplinary learning, research, and service opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student, faculty, and scientists who are engaged in research on the local, state, and national levels. The 32,000-square-foot LEED GOLD certified facility houses wet and dry labs, classrooms, offices, and an aquaculture compound. The nearby dock and fleet of research vessels provide accessibility to the river and coastal waters. In addition to the faculty from the Departments of Biology & Marine Science, Chemistry & Physics, and Sustainability, Geography,
and Environmental Planning, the St. Johns Riverkeeper and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are members and located at the MSRI. OCEARCH at Jacksonville University , the global non-profit organization committed to research of white sharks, interacts closely with the MSRI and with funding from the city of Jacksonville and state of Florida, OCEARCH will have a marine laboratory facility and dock in Mayport, FL, a community located at the mouth of the St. Johns River.

Jacksonville University seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Senior Administrative Officer for the MSRI. The successful candidate will work to collaborate and support faculty and students. The following is a list of opportunities for the new Executive Director:

Collaborate with college and university leadership to champion the work of the students and faculty.
Coordinate the efforts between the University and OCEARCH to expand our partnership through collaboration at the new JU Mayport site and in enhanced internship opportunities across the University.
Enhance the funding of the institute to support our student and faculty research through philanthropic opportunities and grant acquisition.
Create articulation agreements with other organizations to foster further collaboration within the city, state, and national levels.
Continue to build and engage the MSRI advisory board to be champions of the work of the institute by assisting in fund raising and networking.
In collaboration with the college and university, lead the Strategic Planning process for the institute.
Build upon the already strong community connections of the institute. It is through this visibility that we can secure city and state funding.
Continue to collaborate closely with the Public Policy Institute and build a relationship with the newly formed STEAM Institute at JU.

Position Type: Permanent Position

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: To apply, please submit the below documents to the Search Committee at the following email address: MSRIsearch at ju.edu

A current curriculum vitae
Letter of Interest outlining relevant experience matching the requested skills/attributes of the candidate
A one-page single spaced Vision statement of Marine Science Research Institute and its
interactions with other areas of Jacksonville University as well as the greater city of
Jacksonville, FL
Three Letters of Recommendation 
Completed JU Faculty application

Application Closing Date: Until position is filled.