Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, College of Health Sciences

About the role

The Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship will serve as a member of the College’s Administrative Leadership Team. They will help lead the development and direction of the College’s research and scholarship activities, cultivate externally funded faculty-led programs of research with an emphasis on NIH, NSF, and major foundation funding, and assist and advise the Dean, College of Health Sciences, on all matters relating to the College’s research and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership in planning, goal setting, implementing, and evaluating the College’s research agenda and growth plan.
• Audit and report on research productivity in the College to help guide strategic planning.
• Collaborate with the Chief Business Officer to support the smooth functioning of the pre/post award process.
• Mentor PhD students in the development of grant proposals.
• Serve as a resource for the College in interpreting relevant rules and regulations and liaise with other University entities responsible for research.
• Facilitate and participate in the development of new and exciting research initiatives/collaborations of relevance to diverse stakeholders from the University, government, and others outside of the University.
• Coordinate with other Associate Deans for Research and the office of the VP for Research and Economic Development in supporting University-wide research initiatives.
• Maintain a robust program of externally funded research at the R01 or equivalent level.
• Engage in teaching as appropriate.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent research-focused degree in a health-related field.
• Sustained track record of NIH or equivalent funding.
• Current external research funding.
• Achievement of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor eligible for tenure.
• Sustained publication record.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Experience working collaboratively.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research-focused degree in a health-related field.
• Sustained track record of NIH or equivalent funding.
• Current external research funding.
• Achievement of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor eligible for tenure.
• Sustained publication record.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Experience working collaboratively.