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Search Committee for Selection of Vice Provost for Research

Provost Robert Barchi has announced the formation of a search committee to advise on the selection of the Vice Provost for Research, succeeding Dr. Neal Nathanson, who is stepping down from the position on July 1 (Almanac February 4). The Vice Provost for Research is the senior research officer of the University and is responsible to the Provost for the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote research excellence across the University and for the management of key elements of the research structure.

Nominations and applications for the position of Vice Provost for Research are now being solicited. The search, which will be national in scope, seeks candidates having an earned doctorate or its equivalent; a strong personal record of funded research; thorough knowledge of the operations and practices of a comprehensive research-oriented university; and proven administrative competence. The position, which is full-time, is available July 2003.

Nominations and applications, including a curriculum vitae, may be forwarded to Chair, Vice Provost for Research Search Committee, Office of the Provost, 118 College Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303 or by email to lizotte@pobox.upenn.edu. Nominations and applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

Members of the search committee include:

Steven J. Fluharty, Professor of Pharmacology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Director, Biological Basis of Behavior Program (chair)

Linda H. Aiken, Claire M. Fagin Leadership Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing

Nancy M. Bonini, Associate Professor of Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, School of Arts and Sciences

Peter Conn, Deputy Provost

P. Leslie Dutton, Eldridge Reeves Johnson Professor of Biochemistry & Biophysics, School of Medicine

Leif H. Finkel, Professor of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science

Richard J. Gelles, Dean, School of Social Work

Carl H. June, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, School of Medicine

Mitchell A. Lazar, Sylvan H. Eisman Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine

Douglas S. Massey, Dorothy S. Thomas Professor of Sociology, School of Arts and Sciences

Rebecca Maynard, Trustee Professor of Education, Graduate School of Education

Douglas Metcalf, Ph.D. Candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, School of Medicine

Ophelia Roman, Sophomore, CAS

John M. Vohs, Carl V. S. Patterson Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science

Margaret M. Lizotte, Executive Assistant for Faculty Affairs, Office of Associate Provost (staff)

 


  Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 24, March 4, 2003

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