ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE DEAN RESEARCH
New Orleans, LA, United States
The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center’s School of Allied Health Professions ( SAHP ) is seeking an Assistant/Associate Dean for Research to provide leadership to align the school’s strategic and research initiatives by promoting the generation of scholarship by the SAHP faculty. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Allied Health, the Associate Dean for Research is the School’s chief research officer and a member of the SAHP Administrative Council. The Associate Dean for Research works closely and collaboratively with faculty, department heads, staff, and represents the School with internal and external constituencies. The Associate Dean for Research will provide approximately 30-50% effort within the Dean’s office and will continue as a faculty member in his/her primary academic department (50-70%) with responsibility for teaching and course instruction, as well as departmental, school, and university committee service.
Additional Position Information
The position will include responsibilities such as: mentoring faculty (especially junior faculty) on research career aspects and developing a program of research; serve as a liaison between the department heads and the Dean; serve as liaison between the SAHP and the Office of Research Services; serve on the Council of Research Deans for LSU Health Sciences Center; serve as liaison between the faculty and the Dean; providing leadership and oversight for the research committee; evaluating research opportunities; fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research between departments and between the School and other schools at LSUHSC ; promote faculty scholarship and research dissemination; (also, this includes, but is not limited to, interacting with the IRB on behalf of the School, maintaining compliance with the IRB , federal and state policies regarding research regarding research along with university policies); implementing the research aspects of the School’s new strategic plan in conjunction with the Health Sciences Center and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs developing school policies and procedures; working with other campus research leadership on strategic research partnerships; representing the School on research matters with the University and the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions; assist the Dean in Communicating with the Faculty and the school’s leadership on research developments, opportunities, and accomplishments.
Plan and implement faculty development activities to include but not limited to grant writing, publication workshops, Implement an intramural research seed grant program. Represent the SAHP on the IRB . Lead SAHP strategic research initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Required Education PhD
If Other Required Education, please specify
Certifications/Licenses Required
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Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job 3
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Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Prior research experience. Research record commensurate with an Assistant/Associate Professor
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Preferred Qualifications
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Certifications/Licenses Preferred
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Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job 5 years of experience Experience evaluating research proposals. Experience working with diverse populations. Experience working with financials. Experience in academic administration in higher education.
Posting Number
Posting Number U01203P
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
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Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled No
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Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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