Chief Research & Innovation Officer

North Dakota State University Ag

Fargo (ND)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

North Dakota State University invites applications for a strategic leadership role as Vice President for Research and Creative Activity. The VPRCA reports to the President and serves on the President's Cabinet, guiding research and creative activity across the division.

The role oversees sponsored programs, faculty development, core facilities, research integrity, security, export controls, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a distinguished scholarly record and strong externally

Qualifications

Must have a distinguished scholarly or creative record appropriate for a full professorship at NDSU.
Extensive senior leadership experience in research/creative activity administration.
Proven track record of securing external funding for interdisciplinary research or creative activity.
Commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for faculty, staff, and students in research administration.

Responsibilities

Serve as chief research officer and provide budgetary, personnel, and operational oversight of the Research and Creative Activity division.
Advance university research goals, strategic initiatives, and industry partnerships.
Ensure compliance, integrity, and security across research activities and facilities.
Represent NDSU in external research funding efforts and scholarly collaboration.