Vice President for Research, Economic Development and Knowledge Enterprise Search
Position Description
The University of Texas at San Antonio seeks a collaborative leader to serve as Vice President for Research, Economic Development and Knowledge Enterprise (VPREDKE). The VPREDKE serves as the University’s chief research officer, reporting directly to the President and working closely with the Provost and the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs. Responsibilities include leadership, guidance and management of all aspects of the University’s research operations, centers and institutes, commercialization and economic development services; leadership in developing and expanding UTSA’s research from individual projects to large scale, multi-disciplinary initiatives in research and graduate programs; representing UTSA throughout the state and nation with regard to research activities and programs; and, in line with UTSA’s mission, promoting and enhancing an ethnically and culturally diverse community that ensures a tolerant and stimulating educational environment.
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Search Committee Members
President Eighmy has appointed a diverse committee of faculty, staff, and student leaders to conduct the search.
Committee Chair
Kimberly Espy, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Search Committee Members
Karl Miller-Lugo, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Myron Anderson, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence
David Silva, Dean, College of Science
JoAnn Browning, Dean, College of Engineering and Integrated Design
Glenn Martinez, Dean, College of Liberal and Fine Arts
Ambika Mathur, Vice Provost and Dean, Graduate School
Lynn Barnes, Senior Vice Provost, Strategic Enrollment
Jaclyn Shaw, Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Research Partnerships
Al Sagado, Assistant Vice President Small Business and Community Engagement
Erica Sosa, Associate Dean for Research, College of Health, Community and Policy
Jose Lopez-Ribot, Professor, Biology Department and Associate Dean for Research, College of Sciences
David Mongeau, Founding Director, School of Data Science
Jenny Hsieh, Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental & Regenerative Biology, Director, Brain Health Consortium
Dhiresha Kiduthipudi, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Director, Matrix AI Consortium
Howard Grimes, Director, CyManII
Kelly Nash, Professor, Physics and Astronomy Department, and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, College of Sciences
Krystel Castillo, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Member of the Academy of Distinguished Researchers
Chad Mahood, Professor, Communications Department, Faculty Senate representative
Noor Alchaabawi, Student Government Association
Wenbo Wu, UTSA Department Chairs’ Council
Jennifer Potter, Interim Vice President for Research, UT Health San Antonio
Joanne Turner, Vice President for Research, Texas Biomed
Walt Downing, Executive Vice President and COO, Southwest Research Institute
An External Advisory Council will be constituted to advise the search committee:
Jenna Saucedo-Hererra, Executive Director, Greater:SATX
Renee Forney, Senior Director of Cyber Assurance, Capital One,
Application and Nomination Process
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applicants must submit: a current resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Nomination letters should include the name, position, address and telephone number of the nominee. All applications and nominations will be handled in confidence.
Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted through the UTSA online recruitment system:
https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/12558
Questions may be submitted to:
Kimberly Andrews Espy
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Email: k.espy@utsa.edu
Reference code "UTSA-VPREDKE" in subject line
This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Timeline
July 2019
• Position posted
August 2019
• First round candidates selected, interviewed, finalists recommended for advancement
September 2019
• Finalists visit campus and final candidate selected
October 2019
• Target for VPREDKE appointment announcement
* All dates subject to change
