From: tfb@sinkhole.unf.edu (Tom Blakely)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.offered
Subject: Director of Research Institute (Jacksonville, FL, USA)
Date: 6 Apr 92 14:59:57 GMT
Article-I.D.: sinkhole.1992Apr6.145957.8716
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Organization: University of North Florida, Jacksonville


                 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
                    Jacksonville, Florida

                          DIRECTOR

      BARNETT INSTITUTE: A CENTER FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF
              TECHNOLOGY IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

The University of North Florida (UNF) is proud to announce the
establishment of the Barnett Institute as a center for the study,
application, and management of technology in the financial services
industry.  The Institute, initially funded by Barnett Bank, invites
nominations and applications for the position of Director.  The
director's primary responsibility will be the perpetuation of the
Institute through (1) establishing relationships between the
University and the financial services business community, (2)
identifying and securing additional public and private funding for the
Institute (part of the vision for the institute is that it become self-
sustaining within three years), (3) determining, in consultation with
faculty and industry sponsors, an appropriate research agenda for
the investigation of specific technologies, and (4) co-ordinating
individual faculty research programs to produce an integrated and
strategic research framework for the identified technological
opportunities.

The director will provide leadership and direction for the Institute
and be responsible for its continuing development.  The successful
candidate will have experience in the financial services industry and
will understand how technology can be applied to support strategic
initiatives.  He/she will possess strong executive and organizational
skills; will be able to think creatively and strategically; will be able
to articulate the Institute's vision and plans effectively to corporate
leaders and convince them of the wisdom of participating in the
Institute's efforts; will be able to secure continuing funding for the
Institute from these corporate leaders and through grant proposals;
and will be able to operate within an academic framework.

UNF is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and is one of nine institutions
in the State University System of Florida.  UNF is an institution with
a record of excellence in teaching and is strongly committed to
research.  Jacksonville is the financial services capital of Florida and
one of the top financial services centers in the nation.

Minimum qualifications are an appropriate Bachelor's degree and ten
years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and five years of
relevant experience.  Starting date and salary are negotiable.

Nominations, or letters of application, accompanied by a current
resume, are to be postmarked no later than May 15, 1992.  Address
to: Mr. Lance Taylor, Chairperson of Search Committee, c/o Academic
Affairs, J. J. Daniel Hall, University of North Florida, 4567 St. Johns
Bluff Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216-6699.

Provisions of Florida's Government in the Sunshine and Public
Records Law are applicable.

 UNF IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


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