Baylor University invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice President of Research Technology.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President CIO/CISO, the AVPRT leads a team charged with supporting the enabling research technology for faculty researchers. This centralized effort includes managing secure data services, the research technology software catalog, high performance computing and other specialized research technology requests. The AVPRT will educate the campus on research technology capabilities, processes and strategic initiatives, providing pathways for faculty researchers to meet their technology needs and educating faculty on standard software and services that can provide rapid solutions for their research needs. The AVPRT will also advise leadership of resource capacity and potential needs for research computing. This will be done while building and maintaining strong working relationships with university stakeholders broadly, alongside a sharp focus on faculty researchers.
Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 12 nationally recognized academic divisions.
Waco sits along the Brazos River and is conveniently located in between Dallas, Austin, and Houston. With a metro population of more than 245,000, Wacoans come from diverse backgrounds and represent myriad cultures, religions, and identities. The vibrant city is filled with distinct districts, each home to shops, restaurants, and attractions with unique characteristics.
Successful candidates will possess:
Candidates are encouraged to review the search profile, which can be accessed above.
The application deadline for best consideration is March 24, 2023. The search will remain open until the appointment is made.
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
Application materials (Word or PDFs) should be sent to: BaylorAVPRT@agbsearch.com
Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged. Please direct them to: BaylorAVPRT@agbsearch.com
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Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Plympton, Principal, margaret.plympton@agbsearch.com / (484) 554-4542
Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Gilbert, Executive Search Consultant, jerry.gilbert@agbsearch.com / (662) 769-1021