Institute / Center Director-Management

Director, Reproductive and Developmental Sciences

The Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program (RDSP) at Michigan State University invites applications for the position of Director. This 12-month tenure-stream position will have an anticipated effort distribution of 30-50% administrative leadership, with the balance in research, teaching, and service, negotiable based on the candidate's interests. The position may include joint appointments across departments or colleges, depending on the candidate's expertise and interests. The successful candidate is expected to have attained academic credentials to enter the position at the rank of professor with tenure and will be expected to maintain an active, externally funded research program in their field of study while providing strategic leadership to enhance RDSP's visibility and standing as an internationally recognized research center.

With core funding from Michigan State University, the RDSP provides a committed environment for innovative research. The RDSP Director will be jointly appointed in an academic department as a full member of the MSU tenure-stream faculty. Applicants should have an internationally recognized research program in reproductive and / or developmental sciences, with demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring students and faculty, and fostering collaborations. A strong record of external research funding is essential, and experience securing support for institutional initiatives and partnerships with local, state, and national agencies will be viewed favorably.

The incumbent will establish and maintain strong partnerships and relationships within the RDSP faculty at Michigan State University and across the state, nation, and globe. The duties include (but are not limited to) working with university administration, administrative staff, and affiliated faculty and students to :

• Cultivate a comprehensive academic community within the university that encompasses scholars with interests in the fields of reproduction and development.
• Strengthen the research and educational missions of the center and university by seeking externally funded programmatic and research grants, particularly center-scale grants, and by facilitating research and training grants among faculty.
• Promote strategic engagement across regional institutions, including MSU campuses in East Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Flint.
• Foster MSU's statewide footprint with clinical partners, where appropriate.
• Support ongoing and foster new collaborations between faculty across colleges and departments at MSU to formalize this interdisciplinary focus in a manner that will accelerate scientific discovery and the quality of training of the next generation of scientists.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree : Doctorate -Reproductive and / or Developmental Sciences

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Special Instructions : Review of applications will begin January 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Michigan State University Human Resources website.