January 15, 2025
National search begins for vice president for research
Submitted by Office of the President
The Office of the President announces a national search for the next vice president for research at Kansas State University. The university has engaged the services of WittKieffer, an executive search firm, to support the search committee with the process.
Reporting to the president, the vice president for research is responsible for encouraging and facilitating the integration and enhancement of research activities across the university's colleges and multiple research centers, and they will lead universitywide strategic research growth activities. In addition, the vice president for research will lead the acquisition of research funding; the planning and development of academic research space; patenting and commercialization; the incubation of new companies and recruitment of corporate research partners; and public outreach.
The full position description, including responsibilities and required qualifications, may be found on the president's website.
Inquiries, nominations and applications will be treated confidentially. For full consideration, application materials must be received by March 10. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes detailed in the position profile.
Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to K-StateVPR@WittKieffer.com.