Director, Foundry . Center & Metal Casting Center

The Metal Casting Center and Foundry 4.0 Center are nationally recognized leaders in foundry research, applied technology, and direct technical industry assistance. Two facilities allow us to have full pilot plan capacity in a modern foundry setting and Industry 4.0 technologies, which are enhanced with applied research and testing. The materials research and foundry-focused site is located in the Applied Engineering Building on UNI's campus in Cedar Falls, IA. The Foundry 4.0 Center, featuring automation and robotics, 3-D printing cells, and IIOT sensors, is located at the TechWorks campus and Innovation Hub in Waterloo, IA. Our industry-leading approach combines direct industry assistance with university research and student engagement.

Impact & Responsibilities: Providing leadership and direction to the Metal Casting and Foundry 4.0 centers; directing and overseeing interaction with casting industry clients and technical organizations; developing policies, objectives, and initiatives; designing and leading research studies; evaluating effectiveness of the centers' programs and policies; ensuring research and development activities maintain the centers' recognition, reputation and financial sustainability; and promoting the centers at local, state, national, and international levels as required.

Requirements: Master's degree in industrial technology, engineering or related field; At least seven years of managerial experience in the metal casting industry and/or industrial manufacturing related to the casting industry; demonstrated understanding of current business practices and organizations; knowledge of present and emerging metal casting technologies and a conceptual vision of the future of the industry; and an understanding of sponsored applied research.

Preferred: Experience working with and developing students.

UNI actively seeks to enhance diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at uni.edu/jobs/why. Application materials received by Monday, May 20th will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit . Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.

About University of Northern Iowa

Why UNI? A great place to work. The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences with advanced degrees available in many programs. One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards and possesses a distinctive mission of being the comprehensive state university for Iowa. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UNI in the top two among Midwest public universities. The university’s attractive size, nearly 10,500 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices characteristic of a much larger university while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, community service and cooperative education c ... reate a classroom connection with real-world experience. A rigorous liberal arts curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information throughout life. Activities on campus are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of fine and performing arts events offered by music and theatre students, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 17 varsity intercollegiate sports. Fans can see all UNI teams in action in the McLeod Center, UNI-Dome, West Gym and other campus complexes. For more information, visit A great place to live. UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational, cultural and entertainment opportunities. Downtown Cedar Falls was named one of the “30 Most Charming College Town Main Streets of 2019” by Best Value Schools. The metro community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 170,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a strong and growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago. For more information about our community, visit the Cedar Falls/Waterloo Community webpage. Employee Benefits The University of Northern Iowa believes that our employees are our most valuable resource. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the demands of each individual's life at work as well as at home. Employees are encouraged to participate in any or all of our benefit programs. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits package enables us to be highly competitive within the Cedar Valley—and within the state. •Newly Eligible Employees Overview of Benefits Overview of Benefits •Temporary Faculty Overview of Benefits

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