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All applications must be directed to our search partner DSG Storbeck and follow the identified Procedures for Candidacy included in the posting.
The University of Cincinnati (UC) seeks a dynamic researcher and administrator to serve as its next Vice President for Research (VPR). Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, UC is a premier urban research university that has experienced impressive growth in research expenditures and activities over the past several years. The next VPR will develop a vision that will capitalize on this growth and research expansion to sustain UC’s reputation as a leader in innovation, advance UC’s role as a national model for engaged and innovative research, and further the University’s impact on the region and beyond.
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. More than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff and 360,000 alumni call UC home. UC, a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) institution, and its affiliates have surpassed $740 million in annual research expenditures. With 15 colleges and 454 programs of study, UC is one of the most comprehensive universities in the world. All of this on a physical setting The New York Times called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentum has never been stronger: our co-op program, the oldest in the nation, generates $94 million annually for students; our academic health system is the region’s premier leader in breakthrough research and complex care; our 1819 Innovation Hub anchors the Cincinnati Innovation District; and our teams compete at the highest level in the Big 12 Conference. UC contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the State of Ohio. At UC, next lives here. Additional information about the exciting initiatives occurring at UC can be found at www.uc.edu.
The Vice President for Research (VPR) serves as the University of Cincinnati’s Chief Research Officer, providing strategic, academic, operational, and administrative leadership for UC’s rapidly growing research enterprise. As a Carnegie-classified R1 university with a substantial research footprint, UC seeks a visionary and collaborative leader who will elevate the institution’s research prominence, expand interdisciplinary impact, and strengthen UC’s role as an innovation and economic engine for Cincinnati, Ohio, and the broader region. The VPR reports directly to the President of the University and serves as the institution’s senior research executive, responsible for advancing UC’s research mission, fostering scholarly excellence, and driving innovation and discovery. This role includes strategic planning, research development, compliance oversight, external partnership cultivation, and stewardship of UC’s research infrastructure. The VPR will collaborate closely with the Provost, Deans, Department Heads, Centers and Institutes, Research Faculty, and UC’s Chief Innovation Officer, serving as a champion for research across all disciplines.
Additional information on the University and the search is available at https://dsgco.com/search/22929-university-of-cincinnati-vice-president-for-research
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the VPR is July 1, 2026. Please submit your CV and cover letter using the DSG-Storbeck Talent Profile. Nominations or inquiries can be directed to the search team below.
DSG Storbeck
Jim Sirianni, Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Education
Tom Fitch, Managing Director
Brian Bustin, Senior Associate
DSG | Storbeck
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
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