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The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), a prominent public urban research institution and the largest comprehensive university in the Kansas City metropolitan area, is actively seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as Vice Chancellor for Research. In this pivotal position, this successful candidate will contribute to advancing the already flourishing UMKC research enterprise.
The full POSITION PROFILE is available here: https://umurl.us/umkcvcrprofile
Central to the success of the incoming leader is the imperative to leverage UMKC’s impressive research momentum, supported by both the campus and the community. We anticipate achieving recognition as a Carnegie Research I institution in the forthcoming 2025 Carnegie research designation, reserved for institutions operating at the highest level of research intensity. This achievement not only symbolizes excellence but also unlocks additional opportunities to advance the university’s overarching mission.
This individual will play a pivotal role in capitalizing on the institution’s current successes, fostering a culture of innovation, and strategically positioning UMKC as a nationally recognized leader in research and academia. The chosen leader will significantly influence the future trajectory of the UMKC research enterprise and its broader impact on the community and society at large.
Key Expectations and Responsibilities
The key expectations and responsibilities for the potential Vice Chancellor for Research include:
The Vice Chancellor for Research reports to the Chancellor and will also work closely with the Provost, other executive officers and the Deans to further the research programs and creative works strategies for the university. The Vice Chancellor provides leadership and promotes excellence and continuing growth for the UMKC research enterprise. The VCR is the authorized institutional official responsible for assuring academic integrity in research and compliance with federal, state and local regulations pertaining to research.
Education
The Vice Chancellor for Research must hold an earned doctoral degree and a record of recognized achievement in academic research. Equivalent education and experience providing evidence of understanding the academic research process may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will be a distinguished scholar and leader with a proven track record of advancing research enterprises, fostering innovation and promoting academic excellence. This individual should embody the values of UMKC and demonstrate a commitment to shaping the future of research at the university.
We anticipate the appointment will be made in the Summer or early Fall of 2024. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applicant material should be received by March 2, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates should include a Cover Letter outlining leadership qualifications, practice, teaching, and/or research interests, as well as a detailed curriculum vitae. Later in the search process, additional information may be sought from interested candidates, along with names and contact information for at least 5 references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.
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Nominations and confidential questions about the search and role can be sent to [email protected] .
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo .
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