The University of Texas at Arlington

Vice President for Research

The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Research.The University of Texas at Arlington (http://www.uta.edu/uta/) is located in the heart of the economically flourishing and culturally diverse Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. With a student body of approximately 33,500, 1,460 faculty, and 2,067 staff, The University of Texas at Arlington is the second largest of the fifteen-campus University of Texas System.

The University is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public-service university with eleven colleges and schools offering 80 baccalaureate, 71 masters, and 31 doctoral programs. The University has embarked on a significant effort to achieve Tier 1 Research status within the next decade and is devoting key resources toward meeting that goal.

The Vice President for Research reports to the Provost and has overall administrative responsibility for developing, coordinating, and stimulating research and creative activities at The University of Texas at Arlington, for enhancing external funding; and for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The primary units reporting to the Vice President for Research will be the Office of Grant and Contract Services, Technology Management, and Regulatory Services. The Vice President for Research will also oversee numerous university research centers, programs and institutes.

The Vice President for Research will be expected to increase and diversify research and creative works, extramural funding, public-private partnerships, technology transfer, and graduate education opportunities. The Vice President for Research will represent and advocate for the University’s research enterprise both nationally and internationally. The Vice President is expected to develop strong working relationships within The University of Texas at Arlington community, with local and national businesses and industries; and with state and federal granting agencies.

Qualifications: The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a visionary leader with an earned doctorate and eligible for a tenured appointment as a full professor in an academic department of the University. He or she should have a documented record of funded research and significant personal research accomplishments.

The Vice President for Research will be an experienced, forward thinking, and highly entrepreneurial leader who will provide vision, direction, and strategic planning for this 21st century research university. The Vice President for Research assumes a key role in setting, by personal example, the highest standards for integrity, fair mindedness, and respect for all persons.

Nominations and/or applications, accompanied by a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references, should be submitted to:

Judith Auerbach, President
Ellen Offner, Senior Consultant
Auerbach Associates, Inc.
385 Concord Avenue, Suite 103
Belmont, MA 02478

Electronic submissions preferred to: Theresa@auerbach-assc.com

Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.

Please click on the following link to view the long position description for the Vice President for Research at The University of Texas at Arlington:

Long Position Description

The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

The University of Texas at Arlington is a tobacco free campus.