The search for the University of Oregon’s next vice president for research and innovation is expected to move into the finalist stage in April. Up to four on-campus interviews will be held in the coming weeks. All will include an opportunity for campus input.
The search is critical President Karl Scholz said, adding he is looking forward to welcoming the finalists to campus.
“The UO’s research community is doing remarkable work across disciplines,” Scholz said, “and the next vice president for research and innovation will help amplify that impact. I’m excited to welcome these outstanding finalists to campus and encourage the UO community to engage in the process and share feedback.”
The list of finalist presentations and ways to participate:
- Finalist A: 1-2 p.m., April 14, EMU Lease Crutcher Lewis Room or by Zoom: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/92000288329?from=addon
- Finalist B: 1-2 p.m., April 16, EMU Lease Crutcher Lewis Room or by Zoom: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95594216023?from=addon
- Finalist C: 1-2 p.m., April 20, EMU Lease Crutcher Lewis Room or by Zoom: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/93466645330?from=addon
- Finalist D: 1-2 p.m., April 22, EMU Lease Crutcher Lewis Room or by Zoom: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/99927914107?from=addon
An RSVP is not required. The search committee chair will facilitate each session.
Three days before each visit, the candidate’s resume will be posted to a secure folder that will require login via Shbboleth on the search webpage. Members of the university community are asked to not disclose candidate names or information with anyone outside of campus to protect and respect the candidates’ privacy throughout the search.
A link to a feedback survey will be posted on the first day of each candidate’s visit. All surveys will close at 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 27.
Scholz announced in September his intent to launch a national search for the university’s next permanent vice president. The firm Parker Executive Search is assisting with the effort. Parker held listening sessions and sought feedback from faculty members, staff, deans, vice provosts and staff in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation on the qualities and attributes they would like to see in the next vice president.
The deadline for nominations was March 9.
More information about the search can be found on the Office of the President’s VPRI search webpage.