Vice President for Research
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- Kansas State University
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- Manhattan
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Vice President for Research
Kansas State University
Kansas State University (K-State) invites nominations and applications for the role of Vice President for Research (VPR). The next VPR will be an accomplished and collaborative leader who cultivates a campus environment that promotes interdisciplinary efforts and produces high-quality research.
The successful candidate will join K-State at a dynamic and exciting time, reporting to President Rich Linton while partnering closely with Provost Jesse Mendez and the senior leadership team. They will be responsible for encouraging and facilitating the integration and enhancement of research activities across the university's colleges and multiple research centers and will lead university-wide strategic research growth activities. In addition, the VPR will lead the acquisition of research funding; the planning and development of academic research space; patenting, commercialization; the incubation of new companies and recruiting of corporate research partners; and public outreach.
The VPR also guides the university toward the successful achievement of Imperative 4 of the Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan: to grow the research enterprise and annual research expenditures to $300 million and sponsored programs and awards to $270 million with a strong focus on conducting world-renowned, problem-based interdisciplinary research that solves grand challenges and makes transformative impacts. The VPR has administrative responsibility for units that support research infrastructure, including the Office of Research Development, Pre-Award Services, the University Research Compliance Office (including animal care and use, biosafety, the institutional review board and export controls, and the Comparative Medicine Group, among others), and the K-State Postdoctoral Association. In addition, several independent, interdisciplinary research facilities and research support facilities, including the Biosecurity Research Institute, the National Agricultural Biosecurity Center, the Biotechnology Core Facility and the Electronics Design Laboratory, will report to the VPR.
Founded in 1863 and located in Manhattan, Olathe and Salina, KS, K-State also supports a robust global online campus. K-State is a comprehensive Tier 1 research university serving students and the people of Kansas, the nation and the world. Research and creative endeavors comprise an essential component of K-State's mission; extramural support for research, teaching and outreach was nearly $265 million in FY2024, an increase of 23% over FY2023.
The most successful candidates will possess a demonstrated track record of successful leadership with significant administrative and leadership experience growing research endeavors at an institution or organization of comparable size, scope and complexity. This includes skill and experience managing across a complex research infrastructure comprised of multiple sites, centers and facilities, inclusive of independent, interdisciplinary research facilities and research support facilities. They should also possess a deep knowledge and understanding of a mission-focused, distinctive land-grant university and proven ability to oversee the entire research budget for the university. In addition, they should be a skilled, collaborative partner to internal and external stakeholders, including state, regional and national authorities.
WittKieffer is assisting Kansas State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received no later than March 10, 2025. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the profile available at www.wittkieffer.com.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Sandra Chu, Natalie Song and Zach Smith, Ph.D., at K-StateVPR@wittkieffer.com
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/vice-president-for-research-manhattan-kansas-united-states
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Kansas State University's beautiful limestone buildings and friendly campus are home to some of the nation's happiest students, according to the Princeton Review. In addition to being repeatedly ranked as one of the country's best-run colleges, the nation's first operational land-grant institution boasts top-tier research in a family atmosphere.
In short, Kansas State University is a great place to work.
The university is hard at work achieving its goal of becoming a Top 50 public research university by 2025, and employees on every level play an integral role. In addition to outstanding benefits — including health insurance, retirement, and sick and vacation leave —employees receive tuition assistance for themselves and their immediate families.
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