Director - Plants Human Health Institute

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194420EP
Internal Recruitment: No
Working Title: Director - Plants for Human Health Institute
Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Job Location: Kannapolis, NC
Department: Kannapolis Research

The Plants for Human Health Institute  mission is to provide a global center for discovery and health benefits. The continuum of plant genetics to crop breeding strategies, to foods and food processing, and ultimately to diet and health is a complex path. PHHI leverages world-leading expertise in nutrition, food, and plant sciences to discover and deliver innovative plant-based strategies for advancing human health.

PHHI is unique in that it supports an in-house outreach component, a group of NC State Extension personnel that works with institute faculty and Cooperative Extension agents and specialists statewide to deliver educational resources to enrich the lives and economy of North Carolinians. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State supports the Plants for Human Health Institute with faculty from multiple departments.

PHHI is part of the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, and collaborates with UNC System schools and Duke University to focus on health, nutrition, and biosciences innovation.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

• Medical
  , Dental
  , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs. Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans are found within linked resources.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Plants for Human Health Institute seek a candidate with expertise in discovery and translation of plant and food innovations for disease prevention and organizational administration to serve as the Director of the NC State Plants for Human Health Institute. The candidate should have an academic record of accomplishment qualifying for academic rank as a tenured Professor.

The position requires a research program focused on plant-based solutions to advance human health. The director will provide administrative leadership, oversee research and training, and build partnerships and collaborations. The appointment is administration (60%) and research (40%). The director will be supported by a research staff and an administrative staff, with activity located in Kannapolis, NC.

Administrative Leadership responsibilities (60%) include:

• Provide strategic leadership and vision to promote PHHI  cutting-edge research, training, and extension programs.
• Build and support a dynamic community of world-class researchers, including faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.
• Lead efforts to seek funding for program-project initiatives with Kannapolis-based researchers.
• Ensure financial health and sustainability of PHHI with budget oversight and philanthropic gifts; support scholarships, internships, and housing.
• Establish and maintain broad partnerships with academic institutions, industry, federal/state agencies, foundations, and groups; liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with PHHI Extension and assist with media engagement; support programming with NC State Extension/NC Cooperative Extension and CALS Extension faculty.
• Direct and manage integration of research activities, resource allocation, and facility management to ensure success; identify and maintain infrastructure needs.
• Oversee development of intellectual property from plant-based solutions for human health.
• Apply quality improvement to internal processes and support mechanisms.
• Facilitate strategic addition of faculty positions and coordinate with Department Heads on searches.
• Coordinate PHHI…