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.