Vice President for Research

Boise State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Research.  Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Research serves as a member of the President's leadership team, and is responsible to lead efforts to build the research enterprise and infrastructure at Boise State University. The Vice President for Research will direct the development and implementation of Boise State's comprehensive research strategy in keeping with its mission to become a metropolitan research university of distinction. The Vice President for Research is responsible for promoting and supporting research and creative activity; enhancing extramural funding; formulating and maintaining university research policies and procedures; representing the institution to external funding organizations, government agencies and sister institutions; communicating research findings and activities to lay audiences; enhancing the research infrastructure to meet the needs of faculty, research staff, students and administrators; and developing a comprehensive research compliance program including performing risk assessment

Qualifications include:
·	a distinguished record of research and administrative leadership;
·	demonstrated success in advancing faculty research within and across disciplines, including the development of research centers;
·	demonstrated success in working with a wide spectrum of external funding organizations;
·	an understanding of the broad mission of a metropolitan research university;
·	an earned doctorate;
·	knowledge of intellectual property management, including technology transfer and university-industry relations;
·	knowledge of the federal appropriations process; and,
·	the vision and ability to advance Boise State University as a metropolitan research university of distinction.

Boise State University is a public comprehensive undergraduate and graduate institution that offers a range of nationally accredited programs and aspires to be a metropolitan research university of distinction. Boise State is home to 27 research centers, and is staffed by administrators and faculty dedicated to students and research exploration. Boise State was awarded approximately $22 million in sponsored project funding during 2004, more than doubling its award volume since 1999.

The University is situated near downtown Boise, the capital city of Idaho and the heart of a metropolitan area with a population over 500,000. Boise State is Idaho's largest institution of higher education with approximately 18,500 students and a growing enrollment. The University attracts students from every Idaho county, from all 50 states and over 65 countries, including large numbers of traditional age students, as well as working adults. The University consists of eight colleges with approximately 2,000 total employees, including 550 full-time faculty members, 425 part-time and adjunct faculty, and 1,000 individuals in support positions. Degrees and certificates are offered in more than 180 programs, including 33 masters and two doctoral programs, with additional doctoral programs planned for the future. The University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is a member of the Western Athletic Conference.

One of our nation's most attractive cities, Boise offers a pleasant lifestyle that features a thriving downtown area, spectacular performing arts and year-round activities for outdoors enthusiasts. Located in a protected valley, framed by rising mountains, Boise residents enjoy warm days, cool summer evenings, mild winters and more than 200 full days of sunshine annually. The surrounding area offers the best in wide-open western recreation with easy access to world-class outdoor opportunities including white water rafting and kayaking, fly-fishing, mountain biking and numerous winter sports.  Along with serving as a cultural and recreational hub, Boise is Idaho's political and business center.  In addition to numerous entrepreneurial ventures, Boise is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies that are either headquartered or have significant operations here, including Albertsons, Hewlett-Packard, Micron Technology, Washington Group and Boise Cascade.  Regional healthcare centers are also among the Treasure Valley's leading employers.  This dynamic environment fosters a close relationship between Boise State and the top levels of state government and numerous multinational corporations.

Application materials should include a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.  All nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence. Application materials should be submitted as a PDF file attachment to an email. Review of applications and nominations will begin July 1, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled.

Requests for information, written nominations, and application materials should be sent electronically to:
xxxxxx@boisestate.edu

Randi McDermott
Special Assistant to the President
Office of the President
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725-1000

http://www2.boisestate.edu/vpresearch

Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EOE/AA Institution, Veterans preference may be applicable.

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