Director, Applied Research

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Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

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A vibrant, dynamic and sustainable Applied Research portfolio and strategy is an integral part of Algonquin College’s polytechnic education identity – contributing to the innovation eco-system expected of a mature post-secondary institution. A primary focus is placed on applied research activities that are faculty-led and involve students;; scholarly work of faculty in Algonquin College degree programs or joint collaborative degree programs;

and those that are driven by industry and community demand. A secondary focus is on applied research activities of a standalone nature in response to industry needs and/or contractual fulfilment of a research grant.

The incumbent is responsible for leading and managing Algonquin College’s Applied Research Office (ARO) and strategic research agenda including spearheading the development and execution of the College’s strategic plan for applied research across the College; developing strategic research themes for applied research programs for the next 5 to 10 years; planning of, budgeting for and delivery on annual business plans; securing and managing an increasingly diverse body of research funds;

developing and enhancing faculty partnerships; and fostering public and private sector collaborative research relationships.

The incumbent is responsible for representing the College on research committees and to external organizations; developing and implementing effective research policies, processes and procedures; establishing and maintaining efficient research support services; recommending/hiring and management of staff and researchers including Principal Investigators, Research Associates and Research Assistants; encouraging scholarly and applied research within Algonquin College; overseeing and administering the Research Ethics Board;

and promoting the College’s applied research capabilities and services to the broader community.

The Director is part of the Senior Academic Leadership Team and collaborates extensively with Deans and Directors and staff from other Departments to develop and implement the applied research strategic plan. On a day-to-day basis, the Director works both in support of strategic and operational college initiatives, and closely with the Office of Applied Research team. The Directoris a member of various cross-college Committees and participates in or leads ad hoc Working Groups focused on short-term strategic projects.

The Director frequently represents Algonquin College in the community and must have the ability to act and represent the College in a professional, collegial, collaborative and entrepreneurial manner while developing new and innovative research partnerships.

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