Associate Dean of Research and Innovation

Job description

Associate Dean of Research and Innovation

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Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

Community Service Leave

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Research and Innovation ( ADRI ). The ADRI reports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS ) and is a member of the College Leadership Team. The ADRI is responsible for developing and implementing the vision, plan, and policies to guide the college’s research goals and outcomes, and for leading all aspects of the college’s research agenda, including research infrastructure and operations. The ADRI is expected to work closely and collaboratively with faculty, department Chairs, and support staff.

The Associate Dean will provide leadership to the research and innovation arm of the HCHHS and is responsible for increasing sponsored research; facilitating development and implementation of multidisciplinary projects; seeking out new sources of funding; connecting the departments and the School of Nursing in innovative and creative ways for success in the research funding space; and overseeing the ethical, informed, and safe conduct of research.

The ADRI will have academic and scientific experience in conducting and managing research programs; securing external funding; familiarity with federal grant finance and compliance issues; experience evaluating research proposals; and will possess the leadership qualities and abilities needed to support the college in achieving its vision of being internationally acclaimed for its interdisciplinary and innovative research.

Specific responsibilities of the ADRI include: supporting proposal development, mentoring initiatives for junior faculty; providing leadership and oversight for the research enrichment activities; assisting faculty with overseeing their research budgets and programs; evaluating research center opportunities; fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research between departments and between the School of Nursing and other academic units at NC A&T; working with the Division of Research ( DOR ) on all aspects of research administration including compliance; working with the grant administrator to support proposal development and post-award grant management.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A&T State University is a public land-grant, high-research institution committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment exceeds 13,487 students, and our workforce comprises over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina ( UNC ) and is accredited by the Southern Association

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Who can apply

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