Posted 4 days ago
Chair, Applied Research
@ Suncrest College.
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Overview
Suncrest College is hiring a full-time Chair, Applied Research in Yorkton, SK, to lead the college's applied research team and implement its Applied Research Plan. The role supervises research professionals, pursues externally funded projects and partnerships, and provides leadership on agricultural innovation and the research farm initiatives. The posting asks for a master's degree and three years leading research teams; start date is as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a team of applied research professionals
- Develop and pursue research projects and partnerships
- Support implementation of the Applied Research Plan
- Lead agricultural innovation and research farm initiatives
- Mentor researchers and build applied research capacity
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree with considerable research experience
- History of securing research funding
- Three years leading research projects and teams
- Experience mentoring novice researchers
- Experience developing research training
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
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Suncrest College.
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
Description
Suncrest College is currently accepting applications for a Chair, Applied Research to join our team. This full-time, permanent position is based out of Yorkton, SK & will be commencing as soon as possible.
THE OPPORTUNITY: Reporting to the Vice President, Partnerships & Innovation, the Chair of Applied Research plays a key role in supporting the achievement of the colleges strategic goals including the successful implementation of its Applied Research Plan. The Chair leads a team of high performing research professionals who actively develop and pursue research projects and partnership on behalf of Suncrest College & builds applied research capacity across the organization by providing guidance, mentorship, & support.
A significant portion of the College's applied research portfolio is focused on agriculture. The Chair provides leadership in advancing agricultural innovation through applied research partnerships, externally funded projects, & the College's research farm initiatives.
The Chair of Applied Research participates in the senior management decision-making process that establishes overall college operation & performance levels. The incumbent provides leadership in fostering a climate that is focused on advancing applied research through strategic growth and engagement of staff, students, & industry & will be responsible for overall supervision & management of the department. The position will implement & contribute to ongoing initiatives to improve processes & implement best practices that support our strategic direction, operations & organizational priorities.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Master's degree with considerable research experience & a history of securing research funding.
- 3 years leading multiple research projects & research teams, mentoring novice researchers, & previous experience developing research training.
For more information regarding this position, visit us at https://suncrestcollege.ca/careers/chair-applied-research
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