All,

Please note the following announcement and use or pass along as you see fit.

Thanks.

Mike

Michael J. Warnock, Director
Office of Sponsored Program Administration
310 Jesse Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO  65211
voice 573 882-4329
fax 573 884-4078

VICE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - COLUMBIA

The University of Missouri - Columbia is seeking a scholar and administrator of national prominence for the position of Vice Provost for Research.  The position reports to the Provost and is responsible for leadership and administration of research and technology development.  The leadership of the Vice Provost will help establish a system of infrastructure and incentives that will enable faculty to achieve eminence in their research and scholarly goals. Responsibilities include:  1) administration of the Division of Sponsored Programs; 2) creation of programs to generate increased funding and to diversify sources of funding; 3) implementation of a strategic plan that enables the University to excel in identified areas of current or emerging research strength; 4) representing MU's research initiatives at national institutes and foundations; 5) oversight of seven research centers with over 350 staff; 6) administration of the University's responsibilities for compliance with Federal regulations on human subject and animal research; and 7) oversight and coordination of the four-campus UM Technology Transfer Program.

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate.  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 at or commensurate with departmental chair level or above, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collegial, creative leadership in a highly diverse university system are expected.

The University of Missouri - Columbia was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River.  It is the flagship of four campuses of the University of Missouri System and is one of the five most comprehensive and diverse universities in the United States.  A research extensive institution, MU is a land-grant university and a member of AAU.  It offers baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degree programs.  With a thriving campus of approximately 24,000 students and faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, MU is situated in the attractive community of Columbia, nationally ranked as one of the five most livable cities in the United States.  New Federal awards have increased by 132% in the past four years (the fastest growth among AAU public universities), royalties and patent applications have doubled in the past year, and a technology business incubator is in the final planning stages.  In the humanities, MU holds a large number of national awards and fellowships from public and private agencies.

Nominations and applications are welcome.  Applications should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, addresses and telephone numbers of three references, and a two- to three-page personal statement of the applicant's research leadership philosophy.  Active review of applications and nominations will begin March 25, 2002.  The search will continue until the position is filled.  Direct nominations and applications to:

Vice Provost for Research Search Committee
Office of the Provost
University of Missouri - Columbia
114 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO   65211

The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and complies with the guidelines set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Visit the University of Missouri-Columbia's website at http://www.missouri.edu/.

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