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*NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE * *2522 Kwina Rd. * Bellingham, WA 98226 Phone: (360) 676-2772 _____________________________________________________________________________________ *JOB ANNOUNCEMENT * *NICMERE Associate Director– F/T * *National Indian Center for Marine Environmental Research & Education * *OPENING DATE*: October 29, 2013 *CLOSING DATE*: November 29, 2013 *START DATE*: January 1, 2014 *REVIEW DATE*: December 6, 2013 *JOB TITLE*: NICMERE Associate Director– F/T *LOCATION: *NWIC Main Campus *SALARY: *Administrative Salary Schedule – DOE *SUPERVISOR: NICMERE Director * *SCOPE OF WORK * This position is primarily responsible for implementing the vision of NICMERE and the Salish Sea Research Center as a renowned research center that promotes development of NWIC students as Indigenous scholars. The NICMERE Associate Director will develop new research programs and obtain the funding to sustain those programs and this position. This position will also carry administrative and teaching responsibilities. The Associate Director is expected to spend their effort roughly as follows: 50% grant funded research, 25% administrative, 25% teaching. This position will be sustained through competitive awards that the Associate Director is expected to generate. Working with the NICMERE Director and science faculty the Associate Director will maximize Tribal College specific awards (e.g. NIFA) and develop partnerships for open competition awards. See http://www.nwic.edu/content/employment http://www.nwic.edu/sites/default/files/735/ja-nicmere_associate_director-10-2013_1.pdf *QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED to perform this position successfully: * *Minimum Qualifications * M.S. in Fisheries Science, Environmental Science Biology, Chemistry, Geography or a related discipline Two years experience conducting scientific research Experience writing research articles that are published in scientific journals Experience with writing grant proposals and managing grant-funded projects Broad interests in the environmental sciences and ecology Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Strong interpersonal skills. *Preferred Qualifications * Doctorate in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geography or a related discipline Experience working with Tribal organizations on environmental issues; Experience working in Native American communities; Experience implementing and/or administering research projects and facilities; or Any combination of the above that the initial screening committee deems appropriate.