Research Faculty for the Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute in Chesterfield

The mission of the Advanced Manufacturing Logistics Institute is to provide resources to support workforce development and economic growth, focusing on logistics and advanced manufacturing. It also provides integrated solutions to diverse areas of logistics systems that meet customer requirements and are cost effective, secure, and dependable.

Job Duties:

• Research Responsibilities: 75 - 100%
• Scholarly Activity – Scholarly work takes various forms. A faculty member’s effectiveness can be demonstrated by achievements such as publications in learned journals, fine arts creations, artistic performances, and presentations of original research results. The quality of the individual’s scholarly approach, capacity for independent thought, originality, and research output must be considered.
• Service – Service functions may include participation in committee work, carrying out administrative assignments, contributions to the improvement of faculty and student life, and community work.
• Classroom instruction (if assigned): 0 - 25%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned PhD in Advanced Manufacturing Logistics or related field.
• Knowledge of a subject/field and current research in a discipline housed in the department.
• Ability to develop an effective research agenda.
• Experience identifying sources of funding, preparing research proposals, and submitting funding applications.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a team effort within the department for research and project activities.
• Ability to use research results to write reports, papers, and reviews and present findings in journals and conferences.
• Must be able to collaborate with research teams, industry stakeholders, and government agencies.
• Develop, manage, and implement research activities.
• Skilled in writing and submitting grants.
• Must have experience managing research grants expenditures.
• Must be able to support the research agenda of the program.

Additional Considerations:

• 7+ years' experience in a Research Faculty role strongly desired, but not required.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the online state Recruitment Management System (RMS). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection.

Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment. The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Contact Information:

Name: Loreley Leabhart
Phone: (804) 524-5083
Email: lleabhart@vsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.