Associate Vice President for Research and Federal Relations

Texas State University invites nominations and applications in its search for the institution's next associate vice president for research and federal relations. This individual serves as the institution's chief research officer (CRO) and will provide vision and leadership in support of progression toward National Research University Funding eligibility and R1 designation.

The CRO leads the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, which manages a wide variety of operations related to the university’s research enterprise, including research and development, industry engagement, financial conflicts of interest, export control, management of intellectual property, commercialization of university intellectual property, pre- and post-award management, oversight of compliance related to human subjects and animals used for research purposes, and interaction with members of the U.S. Congress and their staff. In addition, the directors of the seven university-level research centers and the executive director of the Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Park report to the CRO. Approximately 100 staff located in various university support areas and centers report directly or indirectly through directors to the CRO.

World-class research and scholarly activities at Texas State University spans all disciplines and serve to create new knowledge and promote economic, cultural and technological advancement to address real-world issues. Based on FY19 levels, Texas State is in the top 20% nationally in total R&D, and top 10% for non-science and engineering R&D expenditures. Even though Texas State does not have a medical school, the university has an expanding portfolio of funding from Health and Human Services (HHS) sponsors, including the National Institutes of Health, and is in the top-half of universities nationally in HHS expenditures. In FY20 total research and development expenditures at Texas State reached an all-time high of $70.7 million. Texas State is a Carnegie classified research university at the R2 level, and seeks to continue building a nationally and internationally recognized research enterprise offering a broad range of quality programs that contribute to a better and more sustainable future for Texas and the nation.

A detailed leadership profile is available at this link.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting Texas State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by March 16, 2021. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford and Julia Venetos at TXST-CRO@wittkieffer.com.

Texas State University is committed to providing inclusive education and a work environment that offers equal opportunity and access to all qualified persons. Texas State, to the extent not in conflict with federal or state law, prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in faculty and senior administrative positions.

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.