VICE PRES/RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Position Summary

Central Michigan University (CMU) is classified as a Carnegie Research 2 (R2): High Research Spending and Doctorate Production institution... The Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs (VPRSP) reports to the Provost/Executive Vice President and provides senior leadership across the university to develop and implement a clear vision for advancing and strengthening CMU’s research enterprise.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent combined with an academic record sufficient to be granted advanced rank and tenure in one of the university’s academic departments.
• Five years of successful leadership experience in research administration within a large, complex organization, preferably in a public research university setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading complex academic or industry organizations as a vice president, dean, or comparable senior leader.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the Leadership Standards of CMU and fosters a culture that inspires excellence.
• Provides strategic leadership to advance, expand, and elevate CMU’s research, scholarly, creative, and innovate enterprise to align with strategic priorities.