Assistant Vice Chancellor Research Strategy

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy Special Instructions

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. If selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e‑mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the People Admin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the People Admin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Position Information

Job Title:

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy

Advertising Department: RESEARCH, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT

Division:
Academic Affairs

Classification

Title:

Working Title

Number of Vacancies: 1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Full Time or Part Time:
Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range: $149,261 - $185,000

Position Location (City):

Position Type:
Non‑Faculty

Job Category:
Non‑Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview

East Carolina University, a newly designated R1 research institution, exemplifies how higher education drives public impact through the generation and application of knowledge. Faculty and students collaborate across disciplines and with community, industry, and government partners to conduct research, scholarship, and creative work that leads to new technologies, advancements in healthcare and education, and innovative solutions to vexing challenges. These efforts are deeply rooted in the needs of rural and coastal North Carolina, ensuring that discoveries are both academically significant and practically relevant.

By bringing translational research into classrooms, industry, and communities, ECU fosters a culture where knowledge is co‑created and applied.

The Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE), led jointly by the Chief Research Officer and Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer, supports this mission through units focused on research administration, compliance, development, and innovation. REDE oversees research compliance and strategy, develops institutional research policy, and sponsored project management, while also creating and leading partnerships that promote economic growth and community engagement.

The office advances innovation including technology transfer and commercialization through the Office of Licensing and Commercialization and on the University’s research and innovation campuses.

ECU is currently home to nine UNC System‑recognized centers and institutes that transcend traditional academic boundaries to address complex regional and global issues. These centers—such as the Coastal Studies Institute and the East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute—bring together interdisciplinary teams and partner with government, industry, and community leaders. Additional college‑based centers, research service units, and field sites extend ECU’s reach across the state, supporting both academic and community‑based research.

REDE serves as ECU’s gateway for connecting industry and community partners with faculty, students, and researchers. This includes:

• Facilitating mutually beneficial partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies.
• Supporting licensing and commercialization of university innovations.
• Advancing national security and industry initiatives through applied research.

ECU’s Office of Research Development provides faculty researchers with the tools and support necessary to generate competitive extramural grant proposals. The office provides a variety of support activities for faculty, including networking events, grant writing workshops, and research training. Additionally, the office furnishes tools to help researchers identify potential grant funding organizations. The Office of Research Development manages the faculty research startup program for the University and provides other avenues…