[TURC] Parkland Institute is hiring

From: Shannon Stunden Bower <stundenb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: turc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:55:55 -0600
Parkland Institute is hiring for two full-time Research Manager positions.
The full job posting is available on our web-site, and below. Please have a
look and help us spread the word far and wide.*Parkland Institute
Employment Opportunities*Research Manager (2 Positions)
Faculty of Arts - Parkland Institute

Competition No.  -    A107325015
Closing Date  -    Oct 31, 2014

The Parkland Institute is inviting applications for two (2) Research
Manager positions. Parkland Institute is a socially-engaged Alberta network
that applies a political economy perspective to understand public issues so
that the forces of change can be harnessed for the common good. Parkland
values its cooperative relationships with progressive thinkers from
universities and colleges, social movements, labour and professional
organizations and the private sector, as well as, independent researchers
and the general public. For more information about the Institute, please
visit the website athttp://www.parklandinstitute.ca
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ParklandInstitute/8132db67dd/7da02f5145/6054a2d69a/URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parklandinstitute.ca>
.

These positions will be located at the Parkland Institute in Edmonton on
the university campus.

Working closely with, and under the supervision of, the Associate Director
and Director, the Research Managers will:

   -

   Set Parkland's research priorities and annual research agenda in
   conjunction with other staff and the Research Advisory Committee
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   Research and write policy briefs, research papers, and reports
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   Identify research funding opportunities including government, academic,
   foundation and private sources, and develop, write and submit funding
   proposals
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   Build, coordinate, and maintain Parkland’s province-wide and national
   research networks
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   Build and maintain relationships with Parkland’s partners (internal and
   external) and funders
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   Coordinate the review and editing of all Parkland research
   -

   Provide financial management of individual research projects and liaise
   with the Associate Director about the overall research and organizational
   budgets
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   Write articles and opinion pieces for newspapers, the Parkland Institute
   website, social media, and other publications
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   Give public presentations and speak at conferences, symposia and to the
   media on research-related topics
   -

   Recruit, coordinate, and supervise research contractors, student
   researchers, interns, and volunteers
   -

   Work as part of the Parkland board and staff team in strategic planning
   of Parkland's activities, including networking, fundraising, outreach and
   public programming

The successful candidate will possess:

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   A minimum of a Master's degree in a related field
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   Excellent networking, coordination and interpersonal skills
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   Ability to research policies and procedures and find answers with little
   to no guidance; knowledge of university procedures would be an asset
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   A strong background in public policy analysis and writing, ideally in
   the political economy of Alberta
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   Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability
   to speak and write efficiently write for both popular and academic audiences
   -

   Familiarity with the progressive research community in Alberta or
   demonstrated ability to become familiar with it

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff agreement, these
positions have an appointment of three years, with the possibility of
extension, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and annual salary
range of $55,043 - $69,935.

Along with a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV), candidates should
provide three (3) letters of reference (attach using the reference option
in the attachments), and a short sample of their popular writing (attach to
the list of publications option in the attachments).

*How to Apply:*

*Apply Online Here
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ParklandInstitute/8132db67dd/7da02f5145/6448b4f3a8>*
(online
applications are preferred)

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard
Time of the closing date.

*By Mail:    *

Research Hiring Committee
Parkland Institute
1-12 Humanities Centre, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E5

*By Email:    *

*racuna@xxxxxxxxxxx <racuna@xxxxxxxxxxx>*

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens
or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be
considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to
the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage
applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

*Download a hard copy of the job posting here.
<http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ParklandInstitute/8132db67dd/7da02f5145/99d0d83716>*
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