Vice Chancellor, Office of Research and Innovation

The primary role of the Vice Chancellor is to provide dynamic leadership for the research enterprise within NC State and to strengthen its links with the external community, both in expanded partnerships and in national leadership on significant issues in the research community. The Vice Chancellor provides charismatic intellectual leadership in articulating and implementing the overall research and partnership vision.

The Vice Chancellor will work in close partnership with the Chancellor, and the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor.

The successful candidate must manifest a deep interest in and appreciation for the values and mission of NC State University. The Vice Chancellor advises on major developing issues on and off campus, including key operational issues and issues of policy, regulations, programs and institutional structure.

The Vice Chancellor will have the leadership skills and requisite experience to develop and nurture a strong set of relationships, inspire professionals to meet ambitious goals, and create exciting synergies among colleges and academic programs. The successful candidate will also bring innovative thinking coupled with proven leadership and managerial skills gained in a comparable first-tier institution of higher education.

Currently, the following are direct reports to the Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation:

• Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Deputy


• Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Development and Operations and Chief of Staff


• Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Finance and Business Administration


• Associate Vice Chancellor for Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance


• University Attending Veterinarian


• Center and Institute Directors: Institute for Transportation Research and Education; PowerAmerica; NC Institute of Climate Studies; NC Sea Grant, NC Space Grant, and Water Resources Research Institute; Center for Human Health and Environment

The Vice Chancellor also oversees a large number of interdisciplinary centers, programs, core facilities, and institutes.

Specifically, the Vice Chancellor will:

• Significantly grow relations with federal agencies, strengthening the research portfolio in this area.


• Work closely with research sponsors from the private and public sectors, including identification of emerging funded research opportunities and development of industry partnerships, as well as contract and grant negotiations.


• Build and nurture relationships across the 10 NC State colleges, as well as the external community, by expanding partnerships with other universities and research organizations and with potential corporate and foundation sponsors.


• Expand the range of faculty engaged in research.


• Advise the Chancellor on allocation of institutional research funding and participate in decisions regarding use of research overhead funds.


• Work closely with peer Vice Chancellors and other appropriate leadership to promote and expand NC State's Centennial Campus, seek corporate and foundation support, and significantly expand and further broaden the research portfolio.


• Work closely with the Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration in the administration of accounts for contracts and grants.


• Work with the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement to expand endowments for research and graduate education.


• Support the expansion of international research relationships and activities.


• Oversee the development of and adherence to the policies and regulations in areas including technology transfer, intellectual property, conflict of interest and human subjects.


• Play a leadership role in recruiting and retaining stellar research executives.

Beyond the University, the Vice Chancellor will be a leader in addressing state and national issues of compelling interest to the research community.

Minimum Education and Experience
The ideal candidate for the position of Vice Chancellor will have the credentials, demonstrated leadership and administrative ability to successfully facilitate research, develop partnerships and address critical issues for the research community. The successful candidate will also possess a strong record of professional accomplishment and a high level of recognition in the academic community. A doctoral degree and credentials to support the rank of Professor with tenure in an appropriate academic unit is required.



Other Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess the following:

• Credentials: A strong record of accomplishment appropriate for appointment as a tenured full Professor, including both an exemplary record of research and success in leading a research enterprise.
  
  
  • The vision and strategic perspective to further develop the overall research portfolio.
  
  
  • Proven expertise and success in obtaining federal funding. Demonstrated success in enhancing federal support, and access to networks that can facilitate working with federal agencies.
  
  
  • Experience within technology transfer and commercialization, combined with successful academic faculty experience.
  
  


• Leadership: Successful experience that demonstrates readiness to provide creative and innovative leadership for a growing enterprise, and to build an infrastructure adequate to support that growth; participation in the national and international dialogue about research priorities and interdisciplinary areas for growth; an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving.


• Entrepreneurship: Present as a charismatic individual that boldly leads an organization to new levels of excellence, funding and exposure. An understanding of, and first-hand experience in, connecting with business. Effectively navigate, with a business approach, the inherent political environment associated with the academic environment.


• Management: Outstanding administrative and personnel management ability. Prefer to lead through strategy and outstanding leadership skills rather than micromanaging.


• Communication and collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other leaders and units.


• Partnerships: Commitment to innovative partnerships; direct experience in creating interdisciplinary centers and working closely with the private sector and funding agencies for sponsorship agreements.


• Faculty research support: Experience with and understanding of the challenges of research, and leading with integrity. An understanding of how research drives the economy, and possession of a record of skill in assisting faculty in the advancement of their research; understanding of the infrastructure needed to support faculty research.


• Breadth of research: Deep intellectual curiosity and an understanding of the breadth of research activity at a large research university - including the areas of research strength of most land-grant universities, as well as traditional liberal arts fields that are essential to the strength of any great institution and proven to enhance impacts of technical research.


• Research policies and regulations: An informed perspective on research policies and regulations in areas including technology transfer, intellectual property, conflict of interest and human subjects.


• Build community and inclusive excellence.


• Efficiency: Determination to assist in improving the business efficiency of the University.

Preferred Qualifications
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Required License(s) or Certification(s)
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Valid NC Driver's License required
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Commercial Driver's License required
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