Colleagues,

The search for The University of Tennessee Vice President for Research continues. The search committee continues to look for qualified applicants. Do you know someone who would be a good candidate for this position? If so, please nominate them, or encourage them to apply. If you have any ideas about potential candidates, feel free to share them with me. You can contact me via email or by phone (at 4291), or we can meet at a time that is convenient for you.

The description of the position that I previously sent you appears again at the bottom of this email.

Your assistance will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Paul Watson

Department of Psychology
Phone: 425-4291
Email: [log in to unmask]


DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

“Required Qualifications: The successful candidate for Vice President for Research must have a doctoral degree appropriate for his/her discipline; must have a record of outstanding scholarship and accomplishments in conducting competitive research in natural, physical or biomedical sciences; must have experience in administering multi-discipline research programs within a major research organization, agency or university; must have experience in working with national laboratories and federal research agencies; must have a commitment to quality and integrity and must have strong skills in communications and interpersonal relations.”

“Desired Qualifications: It is desirable for the candidate to have experience in a multi-campus university system and to have experience in management of joint programs between universities and national laboratories.”

“Duties/Responsibilities: The Vice President for Research will report to the President and be a member of the President’s executive team. The Vice President will provide leadership to enhance and expand the portfolio of research programs of The University of Tennessee and provide oversight for existing and newly created Research Centers of Excellence. The Vice President will be the University’s lead liaison with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, which is managed by UT-Battelle. In this role, the Vice President will promote development of research programs that capitalize on the strengths of research teams at UT and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Vice President will be a member of UT’s Federal Relations team and will serve as the lead contact with federal research agencies. The Vice President will provide oversight and leadership for the UT Research Foundation, including expanding and leveraging the University’s intellectual property. The Vice President will promote development of entrepreneurial efforts associated with UT’s research programs and help build new research partnerships with the public and private sector. The Vice President will work closely with administrators from each of UT’s campuses and institutes to promote collaboration and development of System-wide research priorities and initiatives.”