Associate Dean, Research and Professor

Company: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix seeks an associate dean of research to provide vision and leadership in research and research development in the College. This position reports directly to the dean.The associate dean works closely with the vice deans, faculty, staff and department and college leadership to formulate the research vision, short- and long-term strategies and investments aligning with the College's and University's strategic plan as well as that of the U of A Health Sciences (UAHS) and national strategic research initiatives.The key responsibilities will be: 1) assist the dean and vice dean of research in research operations; 2) develop and implement strategic plans that increase the research funding in the College; 3) oversee expansion and marketing of core facilities; and 4) work with the Translational Research Office (TReO) and departments on policies for effective space management, space assignment, space requests and MOUs for space useThe successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching, research/scholarship, clinical service and/or service/outreach. They must qualify for an appointment at the rank of full professor.The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here: https://talent.arizona.edu/ .Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with vice dean of research to analyze faculty grant performance and seeks mechanisms to assist faculty in maintaining and growing research.
• Assist faculty in forming successful collaborative research groups.
• Ensure alignment with the College and University strategic plans and to guide large proposals, limited solicitation projects, and future investments.
• Expand research partnerships with industry.
• Ensure compliance with College- and University-level policies for the responsible conduct of research as well as federal and state policies and procedures related to research.
• Serve on committees for the College and University to advocate for the success of research-active faculty and the College's research mission.Minimum Qualifications
  • Hold an PhD from an accredited institution.
  • Have an established program of research with current NIH funding as a principal investigator.
  • Demonstrate at least seven years administrative experience as a center, division or department head at a health sciences center or school of medicine.
  • Have experience with sources of research support: federal (NSF, DoD, NIH, DOE, etc.), private foundations and industry.
  • Demonstrate experience serving on NIH study sections.
  • Have experience in increasing national recognition and impact of faculty research.
  • Meet the University's requirements for a tenured professor.Preferred Qualifications
    • Demonstrated success in philanthropy related to innovation and discovery
    • Demonstrated experience in research strategic and tactical planning.
    • Demonstrated experience with program project and other large institutional grants.Rank ProfessorTenure Information Tenured (T)FLSA ExemptFull Time/Part Time Full TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week 40Job FTE 1.0Work Calendar FiscalJob Category FacultyBenefits Eligible Yes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay AAMC Public Schools for Rank and SpecialtyCompensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional DocumentSpecial Instructions to ApplicantApplication: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.CV and cover letter required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be: professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committeeNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
      Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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