Office of Research
Vice Chancellor for Research (070326)
Position:
The University of Missouri - Columbia is seeking a scholar and administrator of national prominence for the position of Vice Chancellor for Research. The person in this position is a key member of both the Chancellor's and Provost's staffs. The Vice Chancellor's main task is to promote and support research and to grow it in amount and in stature.
Responsibilities/Duties:
The position is responsible for leadership and administration of research and technology development. The Vice Chancellor provides leadership for infrastructure and incentives that will enable faculty to achieve eminence in their research and scholarly goals. Responsibilities include administration of (1) the Division of Sponsored Programs, (2) programs to generate increased funding and to diversify sources of funding, (3) a strategic plan that enables the University to excel in identified areas of current or emerging research strength, (4) MU's research initiatives at national institutes and foundations, (5) nine research centers and Office of Research operations with over 700 staff, (6) the University's responsibilities for compliance with Federal regulations and other legal restrictions on research, and (7) the Office of Technology Management and Industry Relations. The Vice Chancellor is a key member of both the Chancellor's and Provost's staffs.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a terminal degree. In addition to an exemplary record of research, the person will have proven experience with national, state and private funding sources. Proven administrative and budgetary experience, good interpersonal skills, strong public speaking abilities, and a commitment to collegial, creative leadership in a highly diverse university system are expected.
Salary & Start Date:
September 2008
$200,000 - $225,000
Application Procedures:
Nominations, applications, and inquiries will be treated in strict confidence. Please send all correspondence and applications to
Dean Carolyn Herrington and Chair/Division Director Gerald Hazelbauer
Co-chairs, Search Committee, Vice Chancellor for Research
c/o Office of the Provost
University of Missouri-Columbia
114A Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Electronic submission is encouraged and may be forwarded to researchvicechansearch@missouri.edu.
Applicants please submit the following: a detailed curriculum vitae; addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers for three references; and a two- to three-page personal statement of the applicant's research leadership philosophy. References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
Formal review of applications and nominations will begin February 4, 2008, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Please contact the chairs of the Search Committee (via Linda Cook at 573-882-0159;cookl@missouri.edu) with questions.
University of Missouri - Columbia
The University of Missouri-Columbia was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. It is the flagship of the University of Missouri System and is one of the most comprehensive and diverse universities in the United States. MU is a research extensive institution, a land-grant university, and a member of the AAU. MU offers baccalaureate, masters, first professional and doctoral degree programs. The University has a vital campus life with 1700 faculty members and over 28,000 students dedicated to excellence in teaching and research. MU is situated in the attractive community of Columbia, which is ranked as one of the five most livable cities in the United States. Based on data from the National Science Foundation, MU ranks No. 2 among all institutions in the Association of American Universities in growth of federal research funding from 1995 to 2005. In fiscal year 2006, MU spent $215.2 million in research and development. Royalties and patent applications have doubled inn the past year, and a technology business incubator is currently being built. In the humanities, MU holds a large number of national awards and fellowships from public and private agencies. Visit the University of Missouri-Columbia's website at www.missouri.edu.
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and is nondiscriminatory relative to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran. The University of Missouri is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Date Posted:
January 8, 2008
