Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) invites nominations and applications for an innovative academic to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Research (AVCR). Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Research, the AVCR participates in strategic planning and implementation, assists in the formulation of research directions and policies for the institution, and represents research administration on a variety of groups and committees.

The duties of the AVCR include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in strategic planning and implementation of research directions and policies.
• Facilitate and promote interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary research collaborations and programs at Missouri S&T.
• Engage with regional and national research organizations and initiatives, and present the institution's research externally and internally.
• Assist in facilitating initiatives intended to grow and develop the institution's research capabilities and capacity.
• Assist in reaching the research milestones set by the most recent Missouri S&T strategic plan.
• Act as Research Integrity Officer receiving and managing allegation of research misconduct under existing Missouri S&T, UM System, and federal policies.

Eligible for tenure as a full professor in an academic department at Missouri S&T.

Extensive knowledge and involvement in extramural grant funding or research support, including writing, administration, and oversight.

Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Evidence of developing successful research collaborations.

Leadership experience in a national laboratory, or in a federal funding agency, or in a federal or industrial research organization.

Experience managing research staff not including graduate students.

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

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, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

The University's nondiscrimination policy applies to any phase of its employment process, any phase of its admission or financial aid programs, or other aspects of its educational programs or activities. Further, this policy applies to sexual violence or sexual harassment, both forms of sex discrimination, occurring within the educational program and instances occurring outside of the educational program if the conduct negatively affects the victim's educational experience or the overall campus environment.

Any person having inquiries concerning the application of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or other civil rights laws should contact the Title IX Coordinator.