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rVice President for Research
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rKansas State University
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rAbout This Role
Reporting directly to President Richard Linton, the VPR is responsible
for encouraging and facilitating the integration and enhancement of
research activities across the university\'s colleges and multiple
research centers, and will lead university-wide strategic research
growth activities. In addition, the VPR will lead the acquisition of
research funding; the planning and development of academic research
space; patenting, commercialization; the incubation of new companies and
recruiting of corporate research partners; and public outreach. The VPR
also guides the university toward the successful achievement of
Imperative 4 of the Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan: to grow the
research enterprise and annual research expenditures to \$300 million
and sponsored programs and awards to \$270 million with a strong focus
on conducting world-renowned, problem-based interdisciplinary research
that solves grand challenges and makes transformative impacts.
The VPR has administrative responsibility for units that support
research infrastructure, including the Office of Research Development,
Pre-Award Services, the University Research Compliance Office (including
animal care and use, biosafety, the institutional review board and
export controls, and the Comparative Medicine Group, among others), and
the K-State Postdoctoral Association. In addition, several independent,
interdisciplinary research facilities and research support facilities,
including the Biosecurity Research Institute, the National Agricultural
Biosecurity Center, the Biotechnology Core Facility and the Electronics
Design Laboratory, will report to the VPR. The VPR also serves on the
President\'s Cabinet and on state, regional and national committees as
requested that promote and support research and facilitates and economic
development and engagement activities of the university. The VPR is also
the designated responsible institutional official.
The incoming VPR should possess a demonstrated track record of
successful leadership with significant administrative and leadership
experience growing research endeavors at an institution or organization
of comparable size, scope and complexity. This includes skill and
experience managing across a complex research infrastructure comprised
of multiple sites, centers and facilities, inclusive of independent,
interdisciplinary research facilities and research support facilities.
They should also possess a deep knowledge and understanding of a
mission-focused, distinctive land-grant university and proven ability to
oversee the entire research budget for the university. In addition, they
should be a skilled, collaborative partner to internal and external
stakeholders, including state, regional and national authorities.
Please review the executive
profile
for more details about this position.
About Us
The office of research seeks innovative approaches to help faculty
secure large federal, corporate and foundation grants. In collaboration
with individual colleges, the Office of the VPR identifies grant
opportunities and assists in preparing major grant applications. It also
helps develop policies and procedures for university centers and
institutes, selects candidates for faculty fellowships and research
awards, and manages state grants for research and economic development.
Additionally, the VPR oversees the university\'s intellectual property,
aiming to enhance technology transfer. The office handles intellectual
property issues related to faculty research and start-up companies,
especially when technology is licensed through the university.
For more information about Kansas State University, please review our
university
profile.
Worksite Option
This position is on-site.
**What You\'ll Need to Succeed
Minimum Qualifications:**
A terminal degree in a discipline represented within the university
Credentials that merit faculty appointment at the tenured professor
or principal research faculty level
Candidates must hold or be able to secure a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to represent the research vision, strategies, goals and needs of
the enterprise nationally and internationally, and to the executive
leadership of the university.
Experience building cohesive, high-performing teams that complement
their own strengths and weaknesses.
Understanding of the needs of research faculty - from early career to
senior level - and ability to not only effectively support but also
inspire growth of their research, goals and objectives.
Demonstrated ability t
