Vice Provost for Research Job Search

Vice Provost of Research Job Description

Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Vice Provost for Research (VPR) will provide vision, direction, and strategic research planning to produce significant increases in extramural funding and scholarly productivity while contributing to the University’s national research agenda. The VPR will set and confirm policies and regulations and take appropriate action to ensure the University’s commitment to conduct ethical research. The VPR will be expected to create a culture of research that incentivizes and increases the amount of collaborative research and extramural funding in support of the University’s mission.

The VPR will be responsible for driving internal research funding initiatives, including faculty research development programs to spur research activity. In addition, the VPR will enhance the research infrastructure, which includes facilitating the development and efficient use of research space. The VPR will also foster a culture of safety and will assure compliance in animal care and human subjects.

The VPR will oversee sponsor negotiations, program data, grants, and contracts and will work with a number of federal agencies to build strong research relationships to advance TCU and agency initiatives. The VPR will work closely with the Provost, the college and school deans, Graduate Studies, and the University Strategy and Innovation Office to expand TCU’s research enterprise and oversee the Office of Sponsored Programs, Research Compliance, Web Applications, and Compliance and Integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of building research capacity at an R1 institution or experience aiding a university’s transition from an R2 to an R1 institution. In addition, the strongest candidates will have a proven record in securing funding from external organizations, such as government agencies, industry, and/or foundations. A strong service orientation and a passion for building are of the utmost importance. A Ph.D. is strongly preferred.

Texas Christian University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Vice Provost for Research. Interested candidates should confidentially submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest (Adobe PDF files preferred) to:

Joi Hayes-Scott
Russell Reynolds Associates
TCU.VPR@russellreynolds.com

For fullest consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible and preferably by April 7, 2025.

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