Applicants should have an interest in leadership and a dedication to undergraduate research, scholarship, and education. The faculty director will work closely with the Undergraduate Research Coordinator to establish a nationally recognized undergraduate research and scholarship program.

The faculty director is expected to provide leadership in the educational and research activities of the University and have the ability to promote the program's mission to both internal and external constituencies. The position requires excellent communication skills, a commitment to diversity in students, faculty, and staff and dedication to the support and promotion of undergraduate research in all disciplines.

Qualifications of the successful candidate include: a doctorate with a record of leadership in education, research, and service; administrative experience with visionary leadership; professional integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics; a clear commitment to academic excellence; and the ability to lead faculty, students, and staff in achieving the mission of the undergraduate research program.

The Faculty Director will receive a one year appointment, renewable; an administrative stipend, and possible course reduction.

Applicants should send a letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae, and names of three references to Sonya Duhé, Undergraduate Research Faculty Director Search Committee Chair, Office of the Vice President for Research and Health Sciences, 110 Osborne, phone: 7-3321; fax: 7-5457; e-mail: sduhe@gwm.sc.edu.

A review of applications has begun; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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