Vice President for Research and Creative Activity Search
Ohio University invites inquiries, nominations and applications for its next vice president for research and creative activity (VPRCA). OHIO seeks an innovative, collaborative and experienced leader to work with President Lori Stewart Gonzalez, the University’s senior leadership team, the entire team within the Division of Research, research faculty and other constituents across the University as OHIO is sharply focused on fulfilling its mission and supporting the southeastern Ohio Appalachian region while continuing to grow its research enterprise.
The Opportunity
The Vice President for Research and Creative Activity will play a pivotal role in driving the institution's growth, collaborating with a dynamic and globally connected community, and shaping an ambitious vision for advancing research and creativity.
About Ohio University
Search Committee
The search committee for OHIO's Vice President for Research and Creative Activity includes representatives from across the University community:
| Member | College or Unit | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene Berryman (co-chair) | Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine | Associate Dean, Professor | berrymad@zh121.com |
| Patrick Fox (co-chair) | Russ College of Engineering and Technology | Dean | foxp@zh121.com |
| Karla Hackenmiller | College of Fine Arts, Art + Design | Associate Dean, Professor | hackenmil@zh121.com |
| Jason Jolley | Research Division | Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Creative Activity | jolleyg1@zh121.com |
| Caroline Kingori | College of Health Sciences and Professions, Social & Public Health | Associate Dean, Associate Professor | kingori@zh121.com |
| Beth Quitslund | College of Arts and Sciences, English | Chair, Professor | quitslun@zh121.com |
| Adam Rapp | College of Business, Sales | Professor, Schey Center Director | rappa@zh121.com |
| Eric Stinaff | College of Arts and Sciences, Physics and Astronomy | Chair, Professor | stinaff@zh121.com |
| Amrit Bahadur Thapa | Grad Student Senate | President | at737719@zh121.com |
| Jason Trembly | Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Mechanical Engineering | Professor, ISEE Director | trembly@zh121.com |
| Robert Richardson | University Advancement | Executive Director, Business Operations | richarr3@zh121.com |
| Carma West | Research Division | Grant Development Coordinator | westc@zh121.com |
| Yuchun Zhou | Patton College of Education, Education Studies | Associate Professor | zhouy@zh121.com |
VP Search Timeline
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 8, 2024.
- Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal
- Nominations and inquiries can be directed to OHIO-VPRCA@wittkieffer.com
On-campus interviews and candidate forums are tentatively scheduled to begin the week of February 19, 2024.