Vice Dean of Addiction Sciences

Core Responsibilities

• Commit to a broad university and community strategy to address the SUD problem through an integrated multidisciplinary approach.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation at all levels of engagement with the SUD crisis.
• Support the recruitment, development, and retention of talented faculty and staff members to ensure the highest standards of care, education and research.
• Expand the institutional research infrastructure in the context of bench to community approaches to addiction and recovery with emphasis on targeted translational discoveries.
• Promote professional growth and development opportunities for faculty and staff within the addiction sciences division of the medical school.
• Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of addiction treatment programs and community initiatives.
• Enhance and expand existing programs, ensuring they are aligned with the latest evidence-based practices and research findings.
• Identify and develop new programs to address emerging needs in addiction sciences and community health.
• Work closely with the executive leadership team of Marshall Health Network to align addiction sciences initiatives with the organization’s overall strategic goals.
• Partner with the City of Huntington and other community stakeholders in the region to develop and implement comprehensive addiction treatment and prevention programs.
• Enhance collaboration and strategic integration of the medical school and main university campus efforts directed at impacting the SUD problems of our region and beyond.
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of resources, including budget planning and oversight, to support the mission goals related to SUD.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, using data and analytics to drive improvements and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the sustainability of present and future programs by securing federal and state grants and by leveraging opioid settlements.
• Lead innovative fundraising efforts to support the growth and sustainability of addiction treatment and community programs.
• Engage with donors, grant-making organizations, and other funding sources to cultivate relationships and secure financial support.
• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for addiction sciences and treatment, representing The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall University at local, regional, and national levels.
• Engage with policymakers, funders, and other stakeholders to promote policies and initiatives that support addiction treatment and prevention.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in addiction treatment, research, or a related field, with a proven track record of leadership and management.
• Active certification or planning to seek certification from a relevant specialty from a recognized medical board (e.g. American Board of Addiction Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, etc.).
• Experience in developing and managing large-scale programs and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, community stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in fundraising, grant writing, and securing financial support from diverse sources.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across disciplines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Financial acumen and experience in budget management.

Qualifications

• An MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., addiction sciences, public health, others).

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Collaborative working style.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in fundraising and grant writing.
• Ability to engage with policymakers and funders.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity.

Pay

• Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity.

Schedule

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays.
• Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.