Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation
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Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation
The University of Arizona invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation (SVPRI). The University seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader and scholar who will partner with the President, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the faculty to develop a bold, new vision for the University's research enterprise. The SVPRI will be tasked to lead, stimulate, and nurture the culture and capacity for knowledge creation and discovery at the University, creating industry and public partnerships, and moving inventions and technologies to the marketplace.
The University
Established in 1885 and synonymous with academic and research excellence, the University of Arizona (U of A) is recognized as a Carnegie R1 institution and is a member of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). As a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) with more than $955 million in research and development activity in fiscal year 2023, the U of A is recognized for advancing interdisciplinary scholarship and entrepreneurial partnerships across all academic disciplines. With a total faculty of 3,744 and staff of 17,929, the U of A serves more than 40,000 undergraduate and over 10,000 graduate students. With an estimated economic impact of $8.3 billion annually, the U of A's reach spans well beyond the campus borders. Through impactful research, accessible education, and partnerships with local stakeholders, the U of A addresses challenges faced by citizens across the globe. For more information about the University of Arizona, please visit: https://www.arizona.edu/.
Position Summary
The SVPRI will report to the President and work closely with the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and other executive leaders in aligning research with the U of A's overall academic mission. The SVPRI will also work in conjunction with the Senior Vice President, Health Sciences to advance the University's overall research mission across all campuses. The SVPRI will also be responsible for developing institutional research policies and procedures, coordinating and providing oversight of research, scholarship, and creative activity at U of A, and serving in a crucial leadership role in defining and meeting emerging future research opportunities.
The SVPRI will serve as an executive officer and chief research official for the U of A. The SVPRI will also work closely with the deans, center directors, research centers, institutes, and various industrial partners to help drive the University's research development agenda. By partnering with industry, businesses, government agencies, municipalities, community colleges, and non-profit organizations, the SVPRI will play a significant role in sustaining and expanding the U of A's research agenda.
The SVPRI will be tasked with leading the U of A in achieving the goals of its research and economic development agenda. Featuring over 100 world-class research centers and 135 start-ups commercializing U of A inventions, the U of A has contributed over $1.6 billion in economic output from commercialization activities. The SVPRI will also promote and facilitate intellectual property development and commercialization by supporting translational research to help move discoveries from the conceptual stage through the start-up phase.
Furthermore, the SVPRI will play a critical role in fostering increased business engagement, entrepreneurship, and economic development opportunities by leveraging business development and technology transfer to promote the University's land-grant mission.
For additional information about the University of Arizona's Office of Research, Innovation, and Impact, please visit: https://research.arizona.edu/
Qualifications
The successful candidate should hold national/international recognition as a scholar, researcher/practitioner, with the accomplishments necessary for appointment as a tenured full professor. Academic experience (professional and administrative) is strongly desired. Exceptional candidates who have demonstrated a high degree of national or international scholarly and administrative success outside of academia will be considered. The SVPRI must exhibit substantial administrative leadership experience at a research university or comparable setting.
Procedure for Inquiries
Every effort will be made to preserve the confidentiality of information received. General expressions of interest, nominations, and inquiries should be submitted electronically in confidence to: m.herrera@spaexec.com.
Application / Nomination Process
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submission of materials via email is strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should include the name and contact information of the nominee. Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted by email to:
	
Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner
Matthew Herrera, Senior Associate
Email: apsearch@spaexec.com
Refer to code "UA-SVPRI" in the subject line
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Organization
As Arizona’s First University, founded in 1885, the University of Arizona now serves nearly 46,000 students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. A public land grant university, we work together to expand human potential, explore new horizons, and enrich life for all.
We constantly strive to be a best-in-class place to learn, research, and work. We educate innovative, adaptive learners and problem solvers who are prepared to lead meaningful lives and improve society in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy. Our Strategic Plan details how we intend to drive social, cultural, and economic impact, in Arizona and across the world.
As a Research I university and member of the Association of American Universities, the University of Arizona hosts two medical schools as well as the only veterinary college in Arizona. More than 16,500 faculty, staff, and graduate students produce over $687 million in research annually, ranking us among the top 20 public research universities in the nation.
Transdisciplinary research excellence – the true seamless integration across disciplinary university-community boundaries – is an undergirding philosophy deeply rooted in our history. Notably, our BIO5 Institute brings together scientists from agriculture, medicine, pharmacy, basic science, and engineering to treat disease, feed humanity, and preserve livable environments.
We strive for excellence in all our 200-plus undergraduate majors and 150 graduate programs. Our faculty are renowned for ground-breaking research in astronomy and planetary sciences; climate, environment, and solar energy; cancer and biotechnology; optical sciences; electrical and computer engineering; and management information systems. Research us yourself on our interactive FactBook.
As Arizona public employees, we enjoy comprehensive benefits. Among these are a choice of retirement plans, high-quality medical insurance subsidized at 85% of cost; and dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans. An unusually generous qualified tuition reduction program is one of the benefits our employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and children value most.
Who We Are
Our core values proclaim who our Wildcat community is and what we stand for:
Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and just.
Compassion: Choose to care.
Exploration: Be insatiably curious.
Adaptation: Stay open-minded and eager for what’s next.
Inclusion: Harness the power of diversity.
Determination: Bear down! (Yes, there’s a story here.)
Where We Are
Our Main and Health Sciences campuses are located near downtown Tucson. In addition, we operate a College of Applied Science & Technology in southeastern Arizona, a Biomedical Campus in Phoenix, a Veterinary College north of Tucson, and extension offices in every Arizona county. Despite a metro population of 1 million people, Tucson retains the feel of a small town where everyone knows one another. Ringed by mountains, blessed with abundant sunshine, and recognized as a bicycle-friendly city, Tucson is ideal for outdoor exploration. The second largest city in Arizona also offers cultural, artistic, and social amenities to feed your insatiable curiosity. Emblematic of the desert Southwest, the Sonoran Desert is a region steeped in Native American and Latina/o culture.
Diversity Profile
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
The University of Arizona sits on the homeland of the Tohono O’odham, the Desert People. In 1775, the Spanish Presidio San Agustín de Tucsón displaced the Native people from the floodplain of the Santa Cruz River. With Mexican Independence in 1821, Tucson became part of the Mexican state of Sonora, and might still be so but for the 1853 Gadsden Purchase.
The University of Arizona takes advantage of our unique location and history through initiatives from cross-border collaborative research in arid lands and water management to workshops for women entrepreneurs in Sonora.
The Native Peoples Technical Assistance Office serves as a liaison between Native nations and the research arm of the university, focused on building capacity and research support for tribal community development.
The university of Arizona is proud to be a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution and one of 9 US institutions to receive the inaugural Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating positive Latina/o student outcomes. We rank No. 1 for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to Native American students, and No. 9 for the number awarded to Latina/o students.
Student success, particularly educational equity for historically underserved groups, is an institutional priority. We have more than 10,000 First Cats (first-generation college students). The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is nationally recognized for its innovative and successful academic support programs for students with learning and attention challenges.
The University of Arizona has many student cultural clubs and organizations. View the list on the Equity, Inclusion, and Title IX website.
These are some of our cutting-edge centers and programs:
Arizona Hispanic Center of Excellence (AZ-HCOE) works to increase the number of Latina/o physicians, enhance health research serving Latinas/os, and improve the cultural competency of health care services in Latina/o communities.
Binational Migration Institute (BMI) is an association of US and Mexican scholars researching the consequences of immigration enforcement policies on Latina/o communities.
Institute for LGBT Studies develops curriculum, promotes research, and presents public programming addressing the histories, politics, and cultures of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Institute for the Study of Religion and Culture (ISRC) serves as a research and outreach center focused on the role of religion in international politics.
Native American Research and Training Center (NARTC) conducts health-related research and training projects to help improve quality of life for Native Americans.
Native Nations Institute (NNI) conducts policy analysis and research dedicated to building capable Native nations.
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