Director of Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation

4 weeks ago

Oakville, Ontario, Canada Sheridan College Full time

About the Role

Sheridan College is seeking a highly experienced and innovative leader to serve as the Director of the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence (CAAI). The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing CAAI's reputation and evolution as a leading research and innovation centre supporting the application of artificial intelligence across all sectors.

The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the direction of CAAI and its suite of innovation supports for industry and community partners. This includes the establishment and development of partnerships and revenue generation to ensure CAAI's financial viability, as well as the management of research and operational staff and CAAI's facilities and advanced technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of global innovation occurring within the application of Artificial Intelligence technologies and workflows across diverse industry sectors. They will have a proven track record of leading applied research projects, including mid to large and long-term projects, as well as discipline/industry expertise relevant to CAAI's areas of focus.

The Director will work collaboratively with other Directors of Sheridan's four other Research and Entrepreneurship Centres, as well as academic leaders and faculty members, to foster interdisciplinary and cross-sector connections that engage faculty and student researchers to best meet the needs of our innovation partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing strategic leadership for CAAI based on your advanced understanding of global innovation occurring within the application of Artificial Intelligence technologies and workflows across diverse industry sectors;
  • Guiding the Centre's operations, with particular responsibility and accountability for the financial viability of CAAI through revenue generation from grants and contracts for applied research, training and other innovation supports;
  • Stewarding CAAI's external partnerships and business development; cultivating applied research, training and other innovation support partnerships with industry and community partners, funding agencies, and other academic institutions;
  • Providing leadership and direction to the CAAI team; optimizing team performance and professional capacity through effective recruiting, workflow/project planning, faculty and student mentorship, and employee development and performance management;
  • Actively engaging with other research and entrepreneurship centres at Sheridan, the Faculties, and Sheridan's Generator Support Office in order to grow Sheridan's innovation ecosystem and more fully meet the needs of our partners and communities;
  • Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, software engineering, or other related field, with at least 7 years of significant work experience in a related, relevant area of focus. They will have a deep knowledge of artificial intelligence and broad and in-depth knowledge of current and emerging trends in its application across multiple sectors.

The successful candidate will be able to develop and execute research projects and demonstrated experience in a research and development environment. They will also have business and partnership development experience, grant writing and administration experience, and experience addressing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion within organizational development as well as in meeting community needs through partnerships and projects.

About Sheridan College

Sheridan College is a leading post-secondary institution in Canada, known for its innovative approach to education and its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The College has a strong reputation for its research and innovation ecosystem, and the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence is a key part of this ecosystem.

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