The University of Southern Mississippi, an R1 designated institution, is seeking applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Research. 

The Associate Vice President reports to the Vice President for Research and oversees the Office of Research Administration.  The AVPR coordinates development and administration of externally funded research and sponsored program activities for the University of Southern Mississippi and is responsible for ensuring the University complies with all Federal, State and sponsor regulations regarding the programmatic and financial administration of funded grants and contracts.  The AVPR also ensures the use and awareness of best practices for research administration, implements systems and training programs to support the research mission, and oversees strategic initiatives for the Vice President for Research.

Position details and a link to apply are available here.  The position is open until filled. 

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance, and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.