APPLICATIONS, NOMINATIONS SUGHT FOR POSITION OF VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH
Applications and nominations are invited for the new position of Vice President for Research at the University of North Dakota.  The chief research officer of the university reports directly to the president and is responsible for the promotion, administration and service of the research program.  We seek an energetic, creative, people-oriented individual to enhance our efforts for external funding in support of research, scholarship and technology transfer.  The individual selected will develop strategic relationships, long term strategies, and mechanisms to facilitate a successful enterprise.  He/she will work closely with the vice presidents, deans, department chairs, faculty and the university's liaison in Washington.  The Vice President for Research will supervise existing compliance and support areas related to research.

The University of North Dakota, founded in 1883, has more than 11,000 students in physical and natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, aerospace sciences, engineering, medical sciences, nursing, fine arts, business, law, education and human development.  The graduate student enrollment is 1,500 per semester with 350 masters and 40 doctoral degrees awarded per year and is expected to grow as directed by UND's strategic plan.  The university currently acquires over $40 million annually in external research programs with an initial goal of $100 million.  UND is a vibrant, comprehensive institution with a rich history located in a safe and friendly community of 60,000 people.

Qualifications include experience in administration, a substantial record of research, success in securing extramural funding, and a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with credentials for a tenured faculty position in a department.  Strong commitments to interdisciplinary research, to undergraduate and graduate research, and to building partnerships with government, industry, professions, and the community are especially desirable.

Additional information is available at www.und.edu.vpresearch

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Nominations are strongly encouraged.  The anticipated date of appointment is October 1, 2001.  A letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of the applicant's philosophy of university-based research, and names and addresses of three references should be sent to:

H. David Wilson, M.D., Dean
Chair, Vice President for Research Search Committee
UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences
P.O. Box  9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
e-mail: xxxxxx@medicine.nodak.edu    (701)777-2514

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants with special needs or disability accommodation requirements should make the request with the Search Committee Chair.

The University of North Dakota is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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