What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President for Research position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) serves as an advocate and catalyst within the University for expanding the range and impact of UO's research, scholarship, and creative endeavors. The OVPRI oversees sponsored programs, research compliance, technology transfer, economic development, industry engagement, research-based ventures, and research development and administrative responsibility for numerous high-profile research centers and institutes and core research facilities, which provide opportunities for faculty across the university to collaborate on research efforts that are inherently interdisciplinary, and of significant societal importance. As a university that holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the UO is also one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities (AAU). Visit research.uoregon.edu to learn more.
The OVPRI is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we welcome, respect, and foster a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. We strongly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and / or LGBTQIA community members.
Position Summary
The position of Faculty Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation works directly with the Vice President for Research and Innovation. The intent is to appoint an individual for a three-year period with the possibility of reappointment for a second three-year term.
The Faculty Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation is a member of the Vice President’s executive team and provides advice and counsel to the Vice President, the Provost and President on matters related to research activities and research administration. They will work closely with the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Research Initiatives, Associate Vice President for Industry, Innovation and Translation (IIT), and the VPRI, to achieve the “best in class service” mission of OVPRI and help OVPRI accomplish goals laid out in the President’s strategic plan Oregon Rising. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
The position will be a part-time appointment (0.4 FTE) with two primary focus areas : 1) fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and translation, and 2) providing strategic leadership, planning, and coordination to support significant expansion of the research enterprise.
Primary responsibilities for fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and translation include :
- Mentoring fellow faculty members regarding innovation and entrepreneurship – including how to navigate the process within UO (e.g. working with IIT, COC / COI, balancing professorial duties with innovation & entrepreneurship duties).
- Serving as an advocate for OVPRI and IIT among the faculty; eliciting feedback and flagging where engagement is needed.
- Joining and participating in select IIT outreach meetings across campus.
- Participating in efforts to raise philanthropic dollars to support IIT programs and initiatives.
- Expanding IIT’s efforts for coordinating with and facilitating connectivity for faculty to Launch Oregon.
- Supporting UO’s efforts for increased university-industry partnerships.
Primary responsibilities for providing strategic leadership, planning, and coordination to support significant expansion of the research enterprise include :
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