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Available Title(s): 280-NN_FACULTY - Associate Professor, 290-NN_FACULTY - Professor
Business Title: Vice Dean for Research
Employee Type: Faculty
Position Term: 12 Month
Position Details:
The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (COM) at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a Vice Dean for Research (VDR). The position will be based in Spokane, WA, and report directly to the COM Dean. The VDR will oversee the Office of Research in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, which provides direct oversight of research enterprise within the College of Medicine. The incumbent must demonstrate qualifications to be eligible for tenure/track position within the appropriate academic department within the College of Medicine.
The VDR duties include, but are not limited to, the following: oversee the COM strategic plan for research, provide oversight for the College's internal grant and pre-award review mechanisms, develop comprehensive capital and operating budgets for the College research enterprise, provide guidance in identifying and communicating opportunities for extramural funding, serve as the College's liaison to the WSU Office of Research, develop and implement College policies with respect to research, identify and develop research opportunities for investigators, and monitor all research activity in the College for compliance with relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Summary of Duties:
The Vice Dean of Research reports to the Dean and collaborates with colleagues from COM, other WSU colleges, and partners external to WSU to achieve the mission in medical education, research, clinical care, and public service in undergraduate, professional, graduate, and continuing medical education.
Serves as the chief research officer of the COM, responsible for promoting investigator-initiated scholarship and the development of workload and compensation models for all faculty engaged in research.
Works with the Dean, faculty, and administrative support teams to develop a strategic plan to support the long-term growth and diversification of research in the COM.
Stays abreast of national trends that impact biomedical, behavioral, and other relevant scientific domains and strategically plans necessary changes in the research enterprise to ensure viability of the mission.
Works with the Dean, and other relevant administrators including department chairs to develop comprehensive capital and operating budgets for the COM research enterprise.
Oversees and coordinates the operations activities of the core research facilities that are embedded in the COM.
Manages the allocation and use of bridge/research funds.
In collaboration with department chairs, supports the selection, evaluation, promotion and retention of highly qualified faculty and staff engaged in research.
Provides expertise and support for faculty on institutional guidelines for conducting research in the COM including advising faculty on IACUC and IRB proposals, research contracts and intellectual property.
Works with relevant administrators to onboard, orient, support and develop faculty engaged in research.
Identifies and implements opportunities for research faculty professional development, including mentorship in research for junior faculty, with an overarching goal to grow the College's research portfolio,
Partners with relevant stakeholders within the college to organize Research Grand Rounds that promote research collaborations between faculty within the COM, on the Health Sciences Campus and beyond throughout WSU, and with faculty from other institutions.
Oversees in the development of research activity at the COM regional campuses as defined by the strategic planning process.
In collaboration with department chairs and local administration, develops and maintains a comprehensive space plan for the for the COM research enterprise on all campuses and at external facilities.
Ensures all research and scholarly activity programming related to the learners (e.g., students, residents) and faculty experience meets relevant accreditation standards.
Ensure the development of periodic reports related to the research enterprise for internal and external stakeholders.
Provides ethical leadership that inspires creativity, innovation, and excellence in research.
Coordinates the collaboration of the COM research enterprise with internal and external stakeholders to become a significant driver of the economic engines near each of the COM campuses.
Empowers faculty and staff engaged in the research enterprise to meet performance goals and objectives.
Applies continuous quality leadership principles to direct all processes associated with research enterprise administration.
Models professionalism and leadership.
Fosters diversity and inclusion and supports inter-professionalism.
Promotes a positive work/learning environment in all research and academic settings.
Contributes to building strong relationships with COM internal and external stakeholders and constituents.
Supports philanthropic development activities on behalf of the COM as directed by the Dean.
In partnership with the ADSR, supports the implementation of an educational research program that provides evidence concerning the effectiveness of the overall COM education and leads to continuous quality improvement.
In partnership with the Assistant Dean for Student and Resident Research (ADSR), oversees in the development of accreditation reporting related to the research enterprise.
In partnership with the ADSR, ensures opportunity for scholarly activity is available for all COM learners throughout their educational program and is appropriately imbedded in the curriculum.
In partnership with the Director of Research Operations, promotes opportunities for commercialization of research in the COM.
Other duties as directed by the COM Dean.
Required Qualifications-All tracks and Ranks:
PhD or equivalent degree
5 years of experience in a research related position that includes direct supervision of other Dean or Director level positions and staff.
Experience as an NIH-Funded PI
Experience with technology transfer initiatives
Ability to drive and travel for work purposes
Additional Required Qualifications for Candidates at Associate rank:
Current or previous appointment at the Associate rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience determined to be equivalent.
Record of accomplishments in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for the tenure/track associate rank.
Additional Required Qualifications for Candidates at Full professor rank:
Current or previous appointment at the full professor rank or equivalent at a post-secondary institution; OR experience determined to be equivalent.
Record of accomplishments in teaching, research, clinical, scholarship and/or service activities commensurate with school, college, and university standards for the tenure/track for the full professor rank.
Preferred Qualifications -All Ranks:
Experience with federal legislative interactions
Experience with fundraising
Strong publication record
Additional Information:
Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Department Name: Office of Research City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA Department Link:https://medicine.wsu.edu/
Annual Salary: The base salary for the Tenure Track position is $115,000 - $300,000 at 100% FTE.
The compensation is commensurate with qualifications, earned degree, track and rank determination. In addition to the salary reflected above, while serving as Vice Dean, this position will be eligible for an annual temporary administrative stipend of $50,000.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review the summary of benefits for WSU Faculty and Total Compensation
Overtime Eligibility: Ineligible for overtime FTE: 100% Tenure Track: This is a continuous tenure track position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by October 14, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Screening Begin Date: September 30, 2024
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of application describing qualification for the position, professional goals and relevant academic preparation.
External candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.
Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Time Type: Full time
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