Vice Pres​/Research & Sponsored Programs

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Central Michigan University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Please submit resume and cover letter to one of the e-mails listed below:
Jim Johnsen, Ed.D., Vice President of Executive Search j
Ann Bailey, Ph.D. Senior Executive Search Consultant
Submission of resume and cover letter as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.
Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3861

Position Number

Position Number 69780

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title VICE PRES/RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROGRAMS

Position Summary

Central Michigan University ( CMU ) is classified as a Carnegie Research 2 (R2):
High Research Spending and Doctorate Production institution, with high research activity and doctoral education. The Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs ( VPRSP ) reports to the Provost/Executive Vice President and provides senior leadership across the university to develop and implement a clear vision for advancing and strengthening CMU’s research enterprise. As a senior member of the university’s leadership team, the VPRSP advises institutional leadership on research strategy, policy, investment, and risk, and represents CMU internally and externally on matters related to research, scholarship, creative work, and innovation.
The VPRSP cultivates a strong culture of scholarship, creative work, research, development, and innovation; advances institutionally aligned, interdisciplinary, and community-engaged research initiatives; expands strategic research initiatives and partnerships; and further develops the university’s infrastructure and administrative support for research and compliance in ways that enable institutional growth.
The VPRSP provides leadership for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, which includes Research Compliance, Laboratory and Field Safety, and Animal Facilities (vivaria), and encompasses functions pertaining to sponsored programs, partnerships, intellectual property and technology transfer, human subjects research, biosafety, and export control. The VPRSP ensures these functions operate in a coordinated and efficient manner that supports responsible growth in research activity.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate or equivalent combined with an academic record sufficient to be granted advanced rank and tenure in one of the university’s academic departments.
Five years of successful leadership experience in research administration within a large, complex organization, preferably in a public research university setting.
Demonstrated record of significant scholarship, research, or creative activity, including success in securing external funding.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and attract support for research, scholarship, and creative works—from the public and private sectors— consistent with the expectations of a university fully engaged in both graduate and undergraduate education.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and support the growth of a professional staff.
Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that all members of the university community can thrive.
Experience developing and supporting innovation through intellectual property, tech transfer, commercialization, and related activities.
Commitment to research and creative activities as a core component of the academic enterprise and the ability to engage the entire institution around research, creative activities, and innovation to advance the university’s mission.
Experience in overseeing compliance programs including, but not…