Vice Provost for Research

Oakland University, located in southeastern Michigan, the
home of Automation Alley and the Michigan Life Sciences
Corridor, seeks applications and nominations for the position
of Vice Provost for Research. Oakland is a Carnegie
Foundation 'Doctoral/Research University-Intensive'
institution which reflects OU's strong commitment to graduate
education through its doctoral programs as well as its
extensive undergraduate programs that are offered to nearly
17,000 students.

As the University's chief advocate for research, the selected
individual will lead the development of a clear vision for
research at Oakland, inclusive of all disciplines, including
incentive programs to facilitate activities to enhance the
research infrastructure of the institution and result in a
significant increase in the level of external funding beyond
the current $12 million/year level. The Vice Provost for
Research reports to the Provost and directs the Office of
Grants, Contracts and Sponsored Research, which oversees pre-
and post-award processes, as well as regulatory compliance
activities to ensure the ethical and responsible conduct of
research. The successful candidate will also be responsible
for the further development and management of policies
related to the stewardship of intellectual property and
technology transfer. This individual will be expected to
cultivate relationships both within and outside the
University in order to expand collaborations with industry
and government, as well as educational and research
institutions.

Required Qualifications:
A strong record in the application for and management of
externally funded grants and/or contracts; successful
university teaching experience and a record of scholarly
activity suitable for a tenured senior faculty appointment;
demonstrated leadership abilities; broad knowledge of
research funding sources; administrative experience with the
ability to interact effectively in a culturally and
ethnically diverse community; knowledge of matters related to
research compliance such as protection of human participants,
conflict of interest, and the care and use of experimental
animals.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated success in developing and managing
multidisciplinary research; knowledge of trends in mission-
related research; familiarity with intellectual property and
technology transfer issues.

Application and Nomination:
This appointment will be effective on or about August 15,
2005. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2005 and
continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants
must submit a letter of application addressing the above
qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses,
phone numbers, and email addresses of five references.
References will not be contacted until advanced stages in the
screening process. Applications and nominations should be
sent, preferably electronically as pdf files, or by mail to:

xxxxxx@Oakland.edu

Search Committee
Vice Provost for Research
Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309

Located 25 miles north of Detroit, the University also offers
extensive cultural and social programs. Oakland University is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications
from women and minorities.' For more information please visit
Oakland University's Web site: www.oakland.edu

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Joanne Nicholson
Director, Grants & Contracts
Oakland University
544 O'Dowd Hall
Rochester, MI  48309-4401
(248) 370-4924
(248) 370-2973 (fax)

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