The University of Missouri-Rolla is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Vice Provost for Graduate Studies (VPGS). This is an internal search with the selected VPGS beginning official duties by June 1, 2007. The position reports directly to the Provost and is a 12-month, full-time appointment. The new vice provost is expected to work closely with both administrative and academic departments to lead the growth of graduate studies at UMR. The new VPGS will represent UMR at the UM system level, national level, and internationally in matters regarding graduate study.
Candidates must be personable, willing to travel, committed to the University’s strategic goals, an advocate/champion for graduate students and graduate studies at UMR. The candidate must demonstrate substantive leadership and must be willing to mentor new faculty beginning their academic careers in advising graduate students. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to successfully manage and administer the new VPGS office.
The new Vice Provost will be responsible for establishing the Graduate Studies Office, writing job descriptions and selecting staff to fill these new positions. The Vice Provost for Graduate Studies will work closely with the Vice Provost for Research, Dean of Extended Learning, Department Chairs, departmental graduate program coordinators, and those offices engaged with graduate students. Prior administrative experience is desirable, but not required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Working with department chairs and graduate program coordinators to define and implement a consistent set of graduate rules and regulations.
• Working with department chairs and graduate program coordinators to ensure students complete degree requirements in timely manner.
• Coordination with Graduate Faculty in maintaining the graduate catalog.
• Coordination with Graduate Faculty in formulating policies and new graduate programs.
• Maintaining graduate records (forms, deadlines, etc.).
• Signing authority for waivers and petitions regarding programs of study.
• Administration of UMR graduate fellowship programs, e.g. Chancellor’s fellowships, out-of-state fee waivers, etc.
• Facilitation of graduate program reviews (degree programs, graduate minors and certificates).
• Facilitate recruitment of graduate students (travel to regional career fairs, maintain recruiting materials, ensure graduate studies web presence, etc.).
• Working with departmental graduate program coordinators and department chairs to meet university and department strategic goals.
• Developing external funding opportunities in coordination with the Office of Sponsored Programs to expand graduate studies at UMR.
Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree
Candidates must be tenured and have attained the rank of professor by Fall 2007.
Established record of scholarly activity that includes a successful record of grant writing, journal publications, and mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students to degree completion.
Applications should be received by February 23, 2007, for full consideration. The candidate’s package should include a vision statement for the new Office of Graduates Studies and curriculum vitae. Nominations for the position are also encouraged. Formal interviews will begin March 5, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications are to be submitted electronically to:
Human Resource Services (hrsinfo@umr.edu)
with a copy to:
Professor Ralph Wilkerson, Chair of the VPGS search committee (ralphw@umr.edu
Position Number: 00035706
Notes:
Since the VPGS position is a 12-month administrative position, UM System rules require an individual holding the position of Curator's Professor to relinquish the Curator's title and stipend upon accepting the VPGS appointment. However, prior to accepting such appointment, the individual may request that the Curator's Professor title and stipend be restored, should they cease being a 12-month administrator at some time in the future.
Since the VPGS would not be able to continue research at a high level, an individual holding a named chair faculty position would be required to relinquish the title and financial benefits associated with that position upon accepting the VPGS appointment.
