Senior AVP, Research & Innovation Leadership

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University in Houston seeks a Senior Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation to lead the university's research strategy, strengthen sponsored programs, and expand external funding. The SAVP-R&I will oversee research development, compliance, and partnerships to elevate the university’s national standing and support innovation across departments.

The role requires guiding faculty, centers, and collaborations toward higher visibility and sustained R1-level activity, with

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution in a relevant academic or professional discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the university’s comprehensive research and innovation strategy.
• Provide executive leadership for strategic research initiatives and university-wide research programs.
• Identify opportunities to increase research expenditures, sponsored funding, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Promote institutional research capacity, compliance, and infrastructure to support high-impact scholarship.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Budget management

Change management

Research administration

Fundraising

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Texas Southern University in Houston seeks a Senior Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation to lead the university's research strategy, strengthen sponsored programs, and expand external funding. The SAVP-R&I will oversee research development, compliance, and partnerships to elevate the university’s national standing and support innovation across departments.

The role requires guiding faculty, centers, and collaborations toward higher visibility and sustained R1-level activity, with