The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a visionary scientist to enhance and promote innovative research as their Associate Dean of Research. This role is crucial for fostering research collaborations, mentoring faculty, and developing a strategic plan for the college's research mission.
Requirements
- An earned research doctorate
- Academic credentials and leadership skills to qualify for associate or full professor rank
- A meritorious program of extramurally 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Maintain an extramurally funded research program as either a PI or Co-I.
Other
- This is a 12-month, full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position with 50 percent effort as Associate Dean and the remaining effort engaging in teaching, research, and/or service commensurate with Associate or Full Professor rank.
- Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
- This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025.
- Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.
- This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).
