Associate Dean of Research - College of Nursing

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned research doctorate

• Academic credentials and leadership skills to qualify for associate or full professor rank

• A meritorious program of extramural funded research, including National Institute of Health RO1 or Center Grant funding

• Active clinical focused research program

• Excellent mentoring skills

• Experience coordinating and facilitating team science and faculty research collaborations

• Excellent understanding of federal and foundation funding opportunities

• Experience collaborating with nursing scientists preferred

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• Provide leadership for the research mission of the College of Nursing and UAMS.

• Mentor individual faculty members in development and implementation of their programs of research/scholarship and also develop mentorship skills among experienced research faculty.

• Formulate, in conjunction with the faculty and administration, a clear vision and strategic plan for the research mission.

• Manage the pre-and post-award grants support service for the college and supervise the research support staff.

• Coordinate the college’s Intramural Grants Program.

• Provide guidance regarding institutional requirements for research in alignment with the office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.

• Participate in UAMS committees/task forces/councils relevant to the research mission of the institution and college.

• Lead recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of research faculty and make recommendations to the dean.

• Provide guidance for the Nursing PhD Program.

• Coordinate the college’s Quarterly Research Meetings, seminars, and workshops for faculty and students.

• Maintain an extramurally funded research program as either a PI or Co-I.

• Engage in teaching and scholarly activities appropriate to faculty rank.

• Lead projects and initiatives as requested by the dean of the College of Nursing.

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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