Vice Provost for Research

Oakland University (www.oakland.edu), located in southeastern Michigan, the
home of Automation Alley, a Michigan SmartZone, and the Michigan Life
Sciences Corridor, seeks applications and nominations for the position of
Vice Provost for Research. Classified as "Doctoral/Research
University-Intensive" by the Carnegie Foundation, Oakland University is
strongly committed to graduate education through its doctoral programs as
well as its extensive undergraduate programs that are offered to nearly
17,000 students.

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. 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, resulting in a significant
increase in the level of external funding.  The successful candidate will be
expected to work closely with the Provost and Deans to develop financial
strategies that promote the research mission of the University. He or she
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;  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, 2006.  Review of
applications will begin February 15, 2006 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 electronically as pdf
files to xxxxxx@Oakland.edu.

Located 25 miles north of Detroit in Rochester, Michigan, Oakland University
offers extensive cultural and social programs. The University is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, and encourages applications from women and minorities.

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