Employer | Bowie State University |
Created | 05/10/2024 |
Reference | 240724065 |
Country | United States |
State | Maryland |
City | Bowie |
Zip | 20715 |
Salary | - |
Posting Details
Job Posting Information
Job Posting NumberS624Position TitleVice President for Research and InnovationClass TitleStaffRegular or Contingent IIRegular (PIN)Desired Start Date07/03/2024FLSAExemptSalary Range$200,000 - $235,000Open Date05/09/2024Close DateOpen Until FilledYesDuties and Responsibilities
Lead the University in achieving the goals of its research and Innovation agenda including:
Serve as an advocate for research, scholarship, artistry and Innovation including championing continued and new investments in physical, digital, human research capital and community engagement.
Support existing research and Innovation priorities and infrastructure while also identifying new opportunities for investment and growth. Foster development of transdisciplinary research initiatives in a thriving, contemporary Historical Black College and University. Interact, on behalf of institutional and faculty interests, with industry, state, federal, and international research partners. Provide strategic leadership and support of a research, scholarship, and Innovation ecosystem that furthers institutional goals related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Through policy and practice, create and maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive organizational culture related to research development, scholarship, and Innovation. Foster faculty research success, resulting in continued increases in numbers and quality of faculty research publications, proposals, and artistic and cultural performances. Invest in and support human research capital yielding a strong base of research faculty, senior research scientists and graduate research assistants, commensurate with higher levels of external funding and achievement of goals for teaching excellence. Develop and support a rich and diverse intellectual climate on campus through the recruitment, retention, and recognition of excellent faculty. Foster an institutional environment that supports synergy and facilitates collaborative and cooperative efforts among scholars with interests in common problems. Encourage scholarship that addresses pressing social, political, economic, cultural, and community issues. Grow levels of externally funded research by overseeing and promoting the acquisition of funding from traditional and novel funding sources to support research and associated facilities, equipment, and infrastructure needs and capabilities. Invest in physical research infrastructure including the construction and equipping of new laboratories and other facilities, and provision of resources and services to meet the needs of a growing research institution. Collaborate with other University officials and offices to promote and facilitate technology transfer and the commercialization of intellectual properties created by BSU researchers. Oversee development and management of campus-wide, shared-use core research facilities. Oversee the development and management of protocols, resources, and mechanisms for acquiring shared research assets. Lead partnerships with the Division of IT and the University Library to support strategic research IT infrastructure, compliance, and data management.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Earned doctorate and a scholarly record consistent with appointment as full Professor at Bowie State University.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must pass a Criminal Background check.
Other
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly encouraged but not required for eligible faculty and staff employed by Bowie State University. This protocol may be subject to change.
PURPOSE: Bowie State University seeks a visionary leader to serve as its next Vice President for Research and Innovation (
VPRI). The
VPRI leads Bowie State University in achieving the goals for its research and innovation agenda. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet and Provost’s Leadership Council, the
VPRI oversees annual research expenditures of more than $20 million and works collaboratively within a shared governance framework to set priorities for institutional growth and investment in research and scholarship and oversees policies, practices, and infrastructure. The
VPRI demonstrates a personal commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and leverages professional authority and influence to provide opportunities related to research, scholarship, and creative artistry. Inspired by its Historical Black College and University heritage,
BSU is committed to excellence, and setting the standard to become a Carnegie R2 research-intensive institution supporting teaching, research, and service.
BSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
BSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (
ADA).
Posting Detail Information
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