VICE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH

New Mexico State University

New Mexico State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Provost for Research. NMSU, located in Southern New Mexico, is the State's land-grant institution. The school is one of 152 institutions on the Carnegie Foundation's list of Doctoral/Research-Extensive universities. Classified as a Title III Minority Institution, New Mexico State University is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. The university serves a multi-cultural student population of more than 15,000 on the main campus and an additional 8,000 on four two-year branch campuses.

The Vice Provost for Research reports to the Provost and is responsible for the administration, service, and promotion of research, scholarly efforts and sponsored programs. This administrator leads and directs the technical, administrative, and support operations of all reporting units including the Physical Science Laboratory, Water Resources Research Institute, Offices of Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Sponsored Programs, the Research Park, the Animal Care Facility, and the University Research Council; serves as liaison and coordinator for research activities with college research centers; facilitates research opportunities and processes of strategic planning for research for all university faculty, staff, students and clientele; stimulates and encourages research and collaborative efforts; promotes and coordinates interdisciplinary research; works closely with faculty to develop and implement policies and plans which support the university's research goals and objectives; promotes the role of the university research community and research centers in regional and state economic development; identifies markets and gains contacts to sustain economic growth of the university and the surrounding community; assures conformity in the university's administration of sponsored programs; serves as the university's spokesperson for research programs to representatives of federal and state agencies as well as legislative bodies, corporations and foundations; interprets and enforces policies and guidelines.

Candidates must have a Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education and combined experience sufficient for tenure at the rank of professor in one of the academic departments. They must have eight or more years of progressively responsible university administrative experience, preferably in a land grant institution, including experience in the development of major organized research initiatives and a demonstrated record of attaining external funds and sustained scholarly research activity; skills in short-and long-range planning, problem analysis and resolution, public contact and relations; knowledge of economic development infrastructures, principles and practices of organization and administration, budget planning and control; ability to direct, evaluate, and supervise the work of assigned personnel, to develop and maintain effective working relationships; an appreciation for a highly collaborative community that values consensus; leadership qualities and a demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance excellence while expanding cultural diversity. Equally important will be outstanding verbal and written communications skills with external audiences, including members of the federal and state legislative delegations, community leaders and other elected officials, representatives of federal and state executive agencies, corporate and foundation executives.

Screening of applications will begin December 15, 2001 and will continue until the position is filled. Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of eligibility for employment in the United States. To apply, send letter of interest, curriculum vita, and the names and contact information for at least three references to:

Jay B. Jordan, Chair

Vice Provost for Research Search Committee

New Mexico State University

P.O. Box 30001, MSC 3449

Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003

or

engrdean@nmsu.edu

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