From: "Stock, James"
JStock@coba.usf.edu
The University of South Florida invites nominations and Applications
for the position of Vice President for Research
The University of South Florida invites nominations and applications
for the position of Vice President for Research. As the chief
research officer of the University, the Vice President reports to the
President and is responsible for the administration, service, and
promotion of the USF research program, including government, the
community, and the University.
Established in 1956, USF has secured national and international
respect as a leading research university by achieving the highest
classification by the Carnegie Foundation: Doctoral/Research
University-Extensive. In FY 2000/01, USF researchers were awarded
over $186 million in external funding. With four campuses in the Tampa
Bay area, USF has an enrollment of over 37,000 students in 9 colleges
and offers baccalaureate degrees in 79 fields, 95 master and
specialist programs, and 32 doctoral programs.
USF seeks a visionary leader prepared to guide the University to even
greater national and international stature. The Vice President must
be committed to fostering excellent research in all fields of
scholarly and creative endeavor and have significant administrative
experience, demonstrated leadership ability, and an established record
of funded research accomplishments. In keeping with USF?s strategic
goals, the University seeks an individual with a strong commitment to
interdisciplinary research and experience in developing research
infrastructure and successful partnerships with industry, government,
and the community. Applicants must have an earned doctorate and
qualify for appointment as a tenured Full Professor.
For additional information about USF Research and this position, see
http://www.research.usf.edu . Please direct applications and
nominations to: Dr. Louis A. Martin-Vega, Chair, Search Committee for
Vice President for Research, University of South Florida 4202
E. Fowler Avenue, ENB118, Tampa, FL 33620
Applications should include a current curriculum vitae, a list of four
references, and a detailed letter describing the candidate?s relevant
experience and qualifications. Applicant screening will begin on June
30, 2002 and will continue until the position is filled.
The State of Florida has a Public Meeting Law and a Public Records Law
and all university searches are conducted under the terms thereof.
All meetings of the search committee are publicly announced and
conducted. All Documents submitted to the committee are treated as
open material with the exception of evaluative documents specific to
the performance of the faculty of the State University System of
Florida concerning health or disabilities.
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action, equal access institution. For disability accommodations,
contact Linda Federspiel at (813) 974-3787 at least five working days
in advance of need.