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Upcoming Associate VP for Research and Innovation Candidate Presentations

After an extensive search, four final candidates for the Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation (AVPRI) position have been identified.

The four candidates will be visiting our campus and making presentations which will address their background, experience, goals for MSU, and what their vision is to accomplishing those goals as the AVPRI. The candidates will present for up to 30 minutes and then answer questions for 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Monday, November 14, 2022, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  - Finalist Candidate #1 COMPLETE
  • CANCELED: Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. - Finalist Candidate #2
  • Monday, November 28, 2022, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. - Finalist Candidate #3 COMPLETE
  • Thursday, December 1, 2022, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. - Finalist Candidate #4 COMPLETE
  • Monday, December 12, 2022, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Finalist Candidate #5 COMPLETE
  • Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Finalist Candidate #6 COMPLETE

Overview

The Office of Research and Innovation promotes excellence in research at Michigan State University by providing a full range of research support while assuring the safety of researchers and ethical conduct of research, compliance with state and federal regulations, promoting technology transfer and external partnerships, supporting core facilities, and implementing university policies for research and creative activities. 

The office currently seeks to fill the senior-level administrative position of Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation (AVPRI) and has engaged with WittKieffer, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm to assist with recruitment. The AVPRI will be responsible for operations and strategic initiatives as Research and Innovation builds capacity to support the research growth outlined in the University's new strategic plan, MSU 2030.

Interested candidates may view the full posting and instructions to apply at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/782/ci/en-us/job/511593/associate-vice-presidentexec-mgt.

The search committee intends to build a large and diverse pool of candidates and requests referrals for qualified applicants (internal or external). Contact information on referrals may be sent directly to the search firm via email at MSUAVP@wittkieffer.com

The MSU research community will have the opportunity to meet finalists during campus visits and presentations later this fall.

For general questions about the search, please contact Doug Buhler, Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation at 517-355-0306.

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Search Committee

Name Title and Department Contact Information
Srinand Sreevatsan, Committee Chair Assoc. Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine sreevats@msu.edu
Doug Buhler, Ex Officio Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation buhler@msu.edu
Hannah Burrack Chair, Dept. of Entomology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources burrackh@msu.edu
Keith English Chair, Dept. of Pediatrics and Human Development, College of Human Medicine englis94@msu.edu
Dalton Hardisty Asst. Professor, Dept. of Earth and Environmental Science hardist1@msu.edu
Bill Hart-Davidson Assoc. Dean, College of Arts & Letters hartdav2@msu.edu
Deborah Johnson Professor & DEI Advocate, Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Social Science, and the Diversity Research Network john1442@msu.edu
Melanie Kauffman Sr. Communications Manager, Research and Innovation kauffm59@msu.edu
Jenna Lee Postdoctoral Researcher, Dept. of Psychology, College of Social Science leejen32@msu.edu
Arun Ross Professor, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering rossarun@msu.edu
Terrie Taylor, D.O. Professor, Dept. of Osteopathic Specialties, College of Osteopathic Medicine ttmalawi@msu.edu
Sharon Zhong Professor, Dept. of Geography - Environment and Spacial Sciences, College of Social Science zhongs@msu.edu

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Michigan State University is a member of the Association of American Universities and is listed among the 100 most distinguished research universities in the world. With nearly $720 million dollars in research investment annually, MSU ranks #1 nationally in Department of Energy (DOE) funding. More than 2,000 tenure stream faculty and 17 degree-granting colleges including Engineering, Natural Science, Agriculture, three Colleges of Medicine (Human, Osteopathic, and Veterinary), Education, Humanities, Social Science, and the MSU/Department of Energy Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, create diverse and countless opportunities for collaboration. More…

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We believe that inclusion maximizes the expertise, creativity, and accomplishments of our vibrant community of scholars and only through the recruitment of a diverse group of leading researchers and administrators can we attain the remarkable goals of our strategic plan, MSU 2030.

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Job applicants are considered for employment opportunities and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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