Vice Chair for Research - Department of Urology
Research Mission
The mission is to deliver exceptional, innovative, and impactful research through team science and robust collaborative partnerships—advancing medical knowledge and improving outcomes for patients with urologic conditions.
Research Objectives & Goals
- Drive transformational research through team science
- Secure external funding to build and sustain innovative programs
- Support faculty and trainees in high-impact scholarship
- Uphold the highest standards of research integrity aligned with VCU’s core values
Role Overview
The Vice Chair for Research will work closely with the Department Chair to develop and execute a long-term strategic vision that bridges basic science and clinical application—translating discoveries from bench to bedside. The ideal candidate will lead the development of infrastructure that supports clinical, translational, community-based, and educational research. We are particularly interested in individuals whose work addresses the fundamental mechanisms of urologic disease through genetic, molecular, or therapeutic innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the following departmental research priorities:
- Strategic Planning & Oversight
- Co-develop a long-term research strategy that supports current initiatives and fosters new opportunities.
- Leadership & Supervision
- Represent the Department on institutional research committees
- Supervise Teaching & Research (T&R) faculty, staff, and administrators
- Funding Development
- Identify funding sources and facilitate grant workshops
- Serve as internal reviewer/editor for proposals to enhance competitiveness
- Recruitment & Retention
- Identify strategic faculty needs and lead recruitment efforts
- Support retention and growth of research-active faculty and staff
- Infrastructure Management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and grant requirements
- Oversee lab space, equipment, and research resources
- Mentorship
- Mentor faculty and trainees (students, residents, fellows, postdocs)
- Cultivate a supportive environment for scholarly growth
- Career Development
- Promote professional development of faculty and trainees through workshops, collaborations, and educational events
- Research Communication
- Lead dissemination of research updates via reports, web content, and social media
- Community Engagement
- Advance research addressing urologic health disparities in VCU’s service communities and beyond
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent degree with formal training or credentials in a relevant urological discipline
- Active, externally funded research program in basic, translational, or clinical urology
- Proven track record of scholarly achievement and funding success appropriate for rank
- Extensive experience mentoring trainees and junior faculty
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills suited to an interdisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Benefits
All full-time university faculty and staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
Schedule
Salary Range: Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Restricted
No
ORP Eligible
Yes
Rank
Open
Tenure
Open
Months
12
Contact Name
Katherine Mulloy, Assistant Dean
Contact Email
kmulloy@vcu.edu