Oklahoma State University Senior Associate Vice President Research

Senior Associate Vice President for Research

Oklahoma State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Senior Associate Vice President for Research. This position reports to the Vice President for Research, Dr. Kenneth Sewell.

As a "number two" to the Vice President for Research (VPR), the Senior Associate Vice President for Research (SAVPR) serves on the VPR leadership team, which includes two additional Associate Vice Presidents and three Assistant Vice Presidents. The SAVPR will collaborate with faculty and administrators to advance the university’s research mission and promote high productivity in research, scholarly, and creative activities.

• Earned doctoral degree.
• Academic credentials and prior experience meriting a tenured appointment in an academic unit within the University.
• Professional and administrative experience in research in a complex organizational environment.
• Demonstrated record of administrative leadership, personnel management, effective communication, and informed decision‑making.
• Demonstrated record of inspiring and facilitating others to engage in a collaborative environment to innovate, create, and advance the research mission.
• Demonstrated record of working effectively with faculty and administrators to create collegial relationships that promote research.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with people in a wide variety of interests and disciplines to foster high productivity in research, scholarly, and creative activities.

The successful candidate should be eligible to obtain and possess a Top Secret Security clearance, have a full range of knowledge of functions within the Research Division, and preferably already hold the rank of full professor at a research university.

Applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate is appointed; interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by December 14, 2025 for optimal consideration. Nominations and application materials must include a letter indicating the applicant’s interest, experience and qualifications for the position, and curriculum vitae, and should be submitted online at

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non‑discrimination. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.

For additional information, contact Mrs. Martin M. Baker at Buffkin / Baker.