Appalachian State University
Director of Innovation in Practice
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, United States, 28607
Posting Details
Location : Boone, NC
Faculty Rank : No
Provide Rank :
Position Number : 0A0101
Department : Office of Research and Innovation- 282000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
PhD and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in one or more areas described under “Essential Duties and Responsibilities”, or Bachelor’s with 15 years of relevant experience.
Supervisory experience.
Proven attention to detail; strong analytical and organizational skills essential.
Superb communications skills; ability to articulate complex regulatory issues to diverse audiences from students to administration.
Experience in training and presenting to internal (committees, investigators) and external (conferences, webinars, etc.).
Experience with sponsored funding, and/or with entrepreneurial incubation and commercialization and tech transfer processes.
License/Certification Required : None required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with both research and economic development funding for regional impact
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The
Office of Research and Innovation
(ORI) supports Appalachian State University research, scholarship and creative activities (RSCA) with expertise in competitiveness, compliance, and innovative impacts. The ORI builds capacity and fosters success for App State researchers throughout the RSCA life-cycle, from ideation to real-world implications.
The Innovation in Practice Division of the ORI is established to support intellectual property cultivation, protection and management, and to strategically build the capacity to grow and leverage innovations throughout the university for impact to students, staff, faculty and region.
The Director of Innovation in Practice will report directly to the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (VPRI), and is responsible for providing strategic and operational support to establish the Innovation in Practice Division of the ORI, including the creation of IP and commercialization capabilities and management of critical research and innovation infrastructures such as the Blackburn Vannoy Estate.
Develop and manage commercialization and tech transfer support capabilities for the Office of Research and Innovation, working with the Office of General Counsel to establish university policies and procedures to advance entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development.
Support and train App State researchers on entrepreneurship activities, including working on ideation, pitch competitions, the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, and coordinating liaison activities with NC Innovation and other innovation partners.
Support the VPRI in advancing App State’s innovation and commercialization efforts in line with App State’s Strategic Plan for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities (RSCA).
Establish strong and effective networks across the university and with external partners to support strategic innovation support objectives for the ORI.
Foster innovation and entrepreneurship by strengthening government, business, and community partnerships.
Shepherd intellectual property protection processes and guide faculty, staff, and at times students through these processes; supervise Tech Transfer and IP specialist within the ORI.
Establish and document processes, procedures, and activity cycles of the innovation and entrepreneurship programming for faculty across campus.
Consistently research and develop funding opportunities to support operations of the Innovation in Practice programming.
Type of Position : Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty : Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type : 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours : Mon-Fri, 8:00 - 5:00, some after hours and weekend work required as needed
Number of Hours Per Week : 40+
Number of Months Per Year : 12
Suggested Salary Range : $110,000 - $117,000
Physical Demands of Position : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date : 08/19/2024
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Evaluation of Applications Begins : 09/04/2024
Proposed Date of Hire : 10/21/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants : Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information or provide on the application form
Brief vision statement
Search Chair Name : Christine Hendren
Search Chair Email : hendrenco@appstate.edu
Quick Link : https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47612
Posting Number : 201501492P
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Location : Boone, NC
Faculty Rank : No
Provide Rank :
Position Number : 0A0101
Department : Office of Research and Innovation- 282000
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
PhD and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in one or more areas described under “Essential Duties and Responsibilities”, or Bachelor’s with 15 years of relevant experience.
Supervisory experience.
Proven attention to detail; strong analytical and organizational skills essential.
Superb communications skills; ability to articulate complex regulatory issues to diverse audiences from students to administration.
Experience in training and presenting to internal (committees, investigators) and external (conferences, webinars, etc.).
Experience with sponsored funding, and/or with entrepreneurial incubation and commercialization and tech transfer processes.
License/Certification Required : None required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with both research and economic development funding for regional impact
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The
Office of Research and Innovation
(ORI) supports Appalachian State University research, scholarship and creative activities (RSCA) with expertise in competitiveness, compliance, and innovative impacts. The ORI builds capacity and fosters success for App State researchers throughout the RSCA life-cycle, from ideation to real-world implications.
The Innovation in Practice Division of the ORI is established to support intellectual property cultivation, protection and management, and to strategically build the capacity to grow and leverage innovations throughout the university for impact to students, staff, faculty and region.
The Director of Innovation in Practice will report directly to the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (VPRI), and is responsible for providing strategic and operational support to establish the Innovation in Practice Division of the ORI, including the creation of IP and commercialization capabilities and management of critical research and innovation infrastructures such as the Blackburn Vannoy Estate.
Develop and manage commercialization and tech transfer support capabilities for the Office of Research and Innovation, working with the Office of General Counsel to establish university policies and procedures to advance entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development.
Support and train App State researchers on entrepreneurship activities, including working on ideation, pitch competitions, the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, and coordinating liaison activities with NC Innovation and other innovation partners.
Support the VPRI in advancing App State’s innovation and commercialization efforts in line with App State’s Strategic Plan for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities (RSCA).
Establish strong and effective networks across the university and with external partners to support strategic innovation support objectives for the ORI.
Foster innovation and entrepreneurship by strengthening government, business, and community partnerships.
Shepherd intellectual property protection processes and guide faculty, staff, and at times students through these processes; supervise Tech Transfer and IP specialist within the ORI.
Establish and document processes, procedures, and activity cycles of the innovation and entrepreneurship programming for faculty across campus.
Consistently research and develop funding opportunities to support operations of the Innovation in Practice programming.
Type of Position : Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty : Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type : 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours : Mon-Fri, 8:00 - 5:00, some after hours and weekend work required as needed
Number of Hours Per Week : 40+
Number of Months Per Year : 12
Suggested Salary Range : $110,000 - $117,000
Physical Demands of Position : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date : 08/19/2024
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Evaluation of Applications Begins : 09/04/2024
Proposed Date of Hire : 10/21/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants : Please attach required documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information or provide on the application form
Brief vision statement
Search Chair Name : Christine Hendren
Search Chair Email : hendrenco@appstate.edu
Quick Link : https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/47612
Posting Number : 201501492P
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