Acting Associate Dean

About the role

The Acting Associate Dean for Research provides leadership and oversight of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) research enterprise during the Spring 2027 semester. Reporting to the Dean and serving as a member of the CNHS Leadership Team, the Acting Associate Dean advances established College research priorities, supports faculty research and scholarship, provides leadership for research administration and research programs, and represents CNHS in research-related activities across the University. Consistent with UVM’s Our Common Ground values, the Acting Associate Dean is expected to foster a collaborative and collegial research environment; demonstrate transparency, fairness, and ethical stewardship; value diverse perspectives and approaches to scholarship; and support the success of faculty and research trainees across the College. The 0.25 FTE appointment is structured to provide continuity of research leadership during the Spring semester while working collaboratively with CNHS research staff, College leadership, faculty, and University research partners. Position located in Burlington, Vermont, United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for established CNHS research priorities and initiatives and advise the Dean on research opportunities, challenges, and resource needs.
• Support faculty research development, including grant planning, proposal development, funding opportunities, and interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations.
• Foster a collaborative research environment that values diverse perspectives, encourages innovation and the open exchange of ideas, and supports faculty and trainee success.
• Provide College-level leadership and oversight of pre- and post-award research administration in collaboration with CNHS research staff, Sponsored Project Administration, and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations.
• Address research administration, funding, compliance, and operational issues with integrity, transparency, fairness, and appropriate stewardship of College and University resources.
• Oversee established internal research funding initiatives, graduate research fellowships, and other College research support programs.
• Serve as the primary CNHS liaison to the Office of the Vice President for Research, Sponsored Project Administration, Research Protections, and other institutional research partners.
• Represent CNHS in University research leadership activities and serve as an ex officio member of the CNHS Research Committee.
• Participate as a member of the CNHS Leadership Team and communicate research priorities, opportunities, and emerging issues to College leadership and faculty.
• Promote respectful, open, and collaborative engagement among faculty, staff, College leadership, and institutional research partners.
• Ensure continuity of established research initiatives, programs, and commitments throughout the Spring semester.
• Exercise responsible stewardship and sound judgment in addressing emerging research opportunities and challenges.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of significant decisions, commitments, and ongoing matters to facilitate continuity and transition at the conclusion of the appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

• CNHS faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Established record of research and scholarship.
• Experience with grant development and externally funded research.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to UVM’s Our Common Ground values and the ability to apply these values in leadership, collaboration, and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sponsored research administration and