Job Description     The Vice President for Research and Grants (VPRG) is the chief research officer and is responsible for: (1) providing effective leadership to all administrative research units at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU); (2) nurturing excellent research, scholarship, and creative activity conducted by faculty, staff, and students; (3) engaging in effective and transparent decision-making in consultation with key stakeholders; (4) working with the University and school administration in establishing new research programs and directions to promote and enhance the University’s contribution to new knowledge and the national standing of LMU. The VPRG submits the annual operational plans and budgets for all matters pertaining to the University’s centralized research support and infrastructure activities to the EVPAA. Also, they report to the EVPAA on day-to-day operational matters relative to research infrastructure and services and provide periodic reports, at least annually, on the operational effectiveness of University research efforts. The VPRG leads the University Committee on Scholarly Activities comprised of the Deans to promote, assess, and advance research interactions among schools. They oversee the Office of Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs (ORGSP) and work closely with Deans to ensure compliance and integrate the teaching and research in a manner consistent with the mission of LMU. They will also lead the effort to enable LMU to receive federal grant funding involving animal research. Job Requirements Earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution At least three years of success (beyond the role of a PI and/or Co-PI) in securing and administering grants from various sources including federal agencies such as the NIH Demonstrated effectiveness in administration and management of a complex institutional organization or unit Multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals Information and Application Process Instructions Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.   Apply here: https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/32795   To see additional information about our job opening(s) or to apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of our job posting. Jobs at the Lincoln Memorial University. When inquiring or applying for jobs at the Lincoln Memorial University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with the Lincoln Memorial University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com To receive email alerts when new jobs at the Lincoln Memorial University are posted, please sign up for new job openings at the Lincoln Memorial University.       To obtain more information or to submit your resume you can contact Human Resources Department as shown below. If you apply for this position, please say you saw it first on www.UniversityJob.com. Thank you. Human Resources Department Please apply as included above Description of and other job listings for Lincoln Memorial University Tell a Friend About This Job Enter your friend's email address... Send this page to: