Professor of Practice / Executive Director for Lithium and Critical Minerals Research Initiative
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · Posted Nov 10, 2026
- Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Senior
- 6+ years
Lead the Lithium and Critical Minerals Research Initiative as a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track Professor of Practice / Executive Director
Compensation
Commensurate with education and experience
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a university‑wide strategy, governance, and operating plan
- Build interdisciplinary faculty teams and a pipeline of major proposals and agency engagement
- Serve as the front door for industry, government, and national laboratories, and build partnerships in South Arkansas
- Manage budget and operations, and coordinate with University offices
Requirements
- Ph.D. in engineering, geosciences, chemistry, materials science, environmental science, economics, supply chain, or a related discipline
- Master’s degree in a relevant field
- Nice to have: experience in critical minerals, lithium, batteries, mineral processing, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, water and environmental systems, extractive industries, supply chains, or logistics
- Nice to have: experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives
- Nice to have: experience working with federal agencies