Position Available
Vice Chancellor for Research
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application Review Begins: Monday, 22 March 2010.
Position is open until filled.
For further information, please click on the 'Executive Jobs' link at:
www.uakjobs.com, then the 'View' link for Vice Chancellor for Research.
Or contact:
Larry Hinzman
Email: lhinzman [at] iarc.uaf.edu
The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) seeks a Vice Chancellor for
Research. The Vice Chancellor for Research serves as a member of the
Chancellor's top management team and, as such, plays an integral role in
the formation of the research and academic agenda at UAF.
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically growing
UAF's research enterprise of more than $130 million per year, advancing
the research agenda at UAF, and ensuring integration between the
research and instructional elements of the University's mission. The
position directly supervises the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center,
the Geophysical Institute, the Institute of Arctic Biology, and the
International Arctic Research Center. In addition to research
institutions reporting directly, the Vice Chancellor for Research is
responsible for advancing research on the entire campus, such as
research activity occurring in schools and colleges reporting to the
Provost to include undergraduate and graduate research opportunities in
all disciplines.
Job Duties:
This position reports directly to the Chancellor of UAF. Principal
responsibilities include the following:
- Assist the Chancellor in articulating the overall research mission
of UAF;
- Provide leadership for research growth and development by working
closely with the University of Alaska Statewide Vice President for
Academic Affairs and Research, the UAF Chancellor, Provost, Deans,
research center and institute Directors, academic departments, and
faculty to enhance the University's research enterprise; and
- Act as the UAF liaison with federal agencies in Washington, DC.
The Vice Chancellor for Research oversees the Center for Research
Services, which houses the UAF Office of Research Integrity and the UAF
Office of Sponsored Programs, which is responsible for proposal and
pre-award activity at UAF. Consistent with the mission of a Land Grant
institution, the Vice Chancellor for Research ensures that research
results are extended into the local communities and works with the
Cooperative Extension Service to promote local and state economic
development.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position:
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written
communication skills; the ability to build and work with teams; the
ability to think critically and strategically; an understanding of the
diverse research and sponsorship issues facing scholars in all
disciplines of the University; accomplishments in collaborating and
working with faculty, senior campus leadership, and executive-level
personnel from businesses, governments, and other internal and external
constituencies; and a broad knowledge of federal regulations and funding
agency practices, private sector funding and contracts requirements, and
legal compliance requirements. Cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated
commitment to diversifying the faculty, students, and administration are
expected.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in a discipline related to the
University's mission or have demonstrated exceptional capabilities in
research administration and advocacy, be eligible for a tenured faculty
appointment in an academic department of the University, and possess a
documented record of funded research and significant personal research
accomplishment. This should include a distinguished record of research
and administrative leadership; the ability to work collaboratively with
research centers, academic units, and other administrative entities
within the University system; a record of skill in assisting faculty in
the advancement of their research; an understanding of the broad range
of research, scholarship, and creative activities associated with a Land
Grant university; and extensive management experience leading a major
research enterprise in an academic, government, or industry setting. The
salary and benefit package for this position is competitive, with the
opportunity for appointment with tenure.
Interested applicants should send a letter of application and current
vitae to:
Larry Hinzman, Chair
UAF Vice Chancellor for Research Search Committee
International Arctic Research Center
PO Box 757340
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7340
The application letter should contain, in addition to an expression of
interest, more specific information related to the applicant. The letter
should include the applicant's view of the position given the type of
institution represented by UAF; the applicant's long-term career
aspirations and plan; specific areas of research interest; significant
relationships with research funding agencies; how the applicant sees
him/herself fitting into an arctic research university; and a summary of
relevant employment, education, and research activity. Applicants
advancing to the interview stage will be required to complete an online
application for employment at https://www.uakjobs.com/.
Application Review Begins: Monday, 22 March 2010.
Position is open until filled.
For further information, please click on the 'Executive Jobs' link at:
www.uakjobs.com, then the 'View' link for Vice Chancellor for Research.
Or contact:
Larry Hinzman
Email: lhinzman [at] iarc.uaf.edu