POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

VICE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Oregon State University invites applications and nominations for the position of
Vice Provost for Research.  This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE appointment, with a
collateral appointment at the rank of Professor in a department appropriate to
the individual's background.  Salary will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications.  The Vice Provost for Research is responsible for the oversight,
coordination, and facilitation of all research activities at OSU, including
sponsored research, various research centers and institutes, interdisciplinary
research programs, and research of the Forest Research Laboratory, the Oregon
Agricultural Experiment Station, the Sea Grant and Space Grant programs, and the
Research Office.  In addition, the Vice Provost for Research represents OSU to
funding agencies and foundations, to regional and national research consortia,
and to Federal and State legislators.  The Vice Provost has administrative
responsibility for the Research Office, institutional research funds, research
centers and institutes, and the Technology Transfer and Trademark programs for
OSU.

Oregon State University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, and Space Grant university,
and a Carnegie Class I Research University that receives approximately $135
million annually for sponsored research.
We are seeking an individual who has a record of significant accomplishment in
research, substantial experience in the administration of research programs,
experience in dealing with funding agencies, and strong  interpersonal skills.
The individual must hold an earned doctorate and be tenurable within an academic
unit of OSU.  Experience dealing with Congress, familiarity with research
compliance and intellectual property issues, a record of innovation and
promotion of research programs, and a positive record in Affirmative Action are
highly desirable.  The full position description is available on request.
Nominations should include name and address of the nominee and a letter
addressing the qualifications of the nominee for this position.  Applicants
should submit a letter of interest and a resume along with names, addresses,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five references to:

G. Brent Dalrymple, Chair, Search Committee
Oregon State University
104 Ocean Admin. Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331-5503
phone:  (541)737-3504;  fax (541)737-2064
e-mail:  xxxxxx@oce.orst.edu

References will not be contacted without prior approval of the applicant.
Nominations are due October 18, 1996.  Applications are due November 8, 1996.
This position is available January 1, 1997 but will remain open until filled.
OSU is an AA/EEO employer and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career
needs.