Job description

Founded in 1893 as a land-grant university, Montana State University is composed of ten academic colleges and a graduate school. Montana State University boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 16,900 students at its main campus, including approximately 1,980 graduate students. The graduate program encompasses 61 master’s degrees, 43 doctoral degree options, and 13 certificate options. In addition to its main campus in Bozeman, Montana State University has campuses in the cities of Billings, Havre, and Great Falls. Montana State has seven research agricultural centers and 94 MSU Extension agents that serve every county and tribal nation in Montana.
Montana State University has the largest and most varied research portfolio in Montana and neighboring states. In fiscal year 2022, Montana State opened 689 new sponsored program grants and had over $200 million in research expenditures, with major areas of research excellence in agriculture, biomedicine and health care, economics, education, energy, mental health, nanotechnology, optics, and photonics.
Montana State University offers a strong focus on undergraduate student research, which in recent years has resulted in unprecedented numbers of national and international awards. Our steadfast commitment to the land-grant mission has strengthened our leadership in inclusive excellence through programs advancing students from different ethnic, racial, economic, and geographic backgrounds.
As a land-grant institution, Montana State University is proud to serve a large number of first generation and low-income students, as well as underrepresented groups, with an emphasis on Native American students. The institution has the highest graduation rate in the state of Montana.
In addition to the Bozeman campus, Montana State University has an embedded two-year program, Gallatin College, and three affiliated campuses—Montana State University Billings, Montana State University Northern in Havre and Great Falls College Montana State University. As Montana’s land-grant institution, Montana State is an active partner in the state’s educational and economic development agenda; its seven research centers under the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, 55 Montana State University Extension offices, Fire Services Training School and public service programs reach every county of the state, as well as seven Tribal reservations and beyond.

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

The Vice President of Research and Economic Development is charged with the following duties and responsibilities:
Provide and implement a vision for strengthening and expanding Montana State University’s research enterprise consistent with the University’s Strategic Plan;
Oversee the University’s research and economic development units, including: (1) Office of Sponsored Programs, (2) Technology Transfer Office, (3) Office of Research Compliance, (4) Office of Research Development, (5) Office of Economic Development, (6) Centers and Institutes; and (7) Core Facilities;
Engage in effective and transparent decision-making in consultation with key stakeholders, including but not limited to the President, Provost, Deans, faculty, and others as appropriate;
Provide leadership in the integration of learning, discovery, and engagement in cooperation with the academic leadership including the President’s Executive Team, Provost, Deans and Department Heads;
Lead efforts to effectively organize and identify funding for interdisciplinary, campus-wide research;
Pursue and promote federal and state support for strategic research and economic development initiatives;
Oversee and Advise Core Facilities, Research Centers, and Research Institutes;
Promote the importance and creative value of faculty research to the broader community;
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with the Montana State University’s Innovation Campus;
Participate in the Coalition of EPSCoR/IDeA states and EPSCoR/IDeA Foundation.
Coordinate important partnerships and collaborations across the region and nation with communities, labs, industry, non-profits, government, and with other academic institutions;
Foster successful partnerships and collaborations between the private sector, the MSU Alumni Foundation, and Montana State University Faculty;
Support patent applications and assist in establishing licensing agreements for Montana State University technologies;
Support scholarship that drives improvements in lives and society through mutually beneficial community partnerships to develop and exchange new knowledge, improve economies and organizations, and increase social and economic capital;
Chair Montana State University’s Research Council;
Maintain the integrity of the research enterprise by ensuring compliance with university, state and federal policies and regulations.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Earned doctorate or equivalent degree from an accredited institution;
Rank of full professor or record justifying appointment at that level or title equivalent to senior research manager in industry, non-profit, or government;
Demonstrated effectiveness in administration and management of a complex institutional organization or unit;
Demonstrated record of excellence in progressive levels of leadership, responsibility and expertise in research administration at a major research university, organization or government agency;
Outstanding, nationally recognized record of scholarship and success in attracting competitive research funding along with experience in leading multidisciplinary research/creative initiatives;
Must be able to obtain a U.S. national security clearance through Department of Defense and Department of Energy; and
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member in a diverse, collaborative campus environment and provide effective leadership to enhance the increasing diversity and global character of Montana State University.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrated excellence in leading or participating in a complex organization with a broad focus across disciplines;
Experience in cultivating diversity in research and education and fostering development of faculty research programs;
Comprehensive understanding of the role a public land-grant university serves to enhance the vitality of the region and the state, and of the importance of research, creative activity, and scholarship across the university;
Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in technology transfer activities and startups, collaborating with industries, and working actively with state and local government;
Ability to articulate the university’s vision for research, creative activities, and technology transfer that represents the diverse disciplines of a land-grant university; and
Demonstrated excellence in graduate student education/mentoring.

The Successful Candidate Will
Show evidence of accomplishments requisite for a senior faculty appointment in one of the schools in the college; proven record of leadership as a faculty member, scholar, creative artist/designer, and administrator
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Working with a host of dedicated and accomplished faculty, they will be someone who can lead and support the faculty and students in nationally-accredited programs to capitalize on the rich array of academic experiences, research opportunities, and creative activities unique to the expertise and accomplishments of the faculty
Experience fostering academic student success and implementing retention practices
Maximize the opportunities present in a university with dynamic science and technology activities

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program
The Department
The College
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date

Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on May 1st, 2023 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions
How to Apply
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Montana State University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of five references. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Please direct inquiries, nominations and application materials to:

Bob Caret, Vice President of Executive Search & Search Manager
E-mail: bobcaret@greenwoodsearch.com
Ann Bailey, Senior Executive Search Consultant
E-mail: annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com
Montana State University reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

Montana State University is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, PO Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; recruitment@montana.edu .

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html .
FLSA Details
FLSA Determination

FLSA Status Exempt

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