Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity

Assistant Vice President for Research IntegrityOverview

Job Title : Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity

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Agency : Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department : Research and Innovation

Proposed Minimum Salary : Commensurate

Job Location : Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type : Staff

Job Description :

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students / GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.

The Office of Research Integrity is an essential component of the University’s growing research enterprise, focusing on the areas of human research protections (IRB), animal research oversight (IACUC), research with biohazards (IBC), research misconduct and the very unique scientific diving program. Reporting to the EVPRI, the newly created position of Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity (AVPRI) is accountable for institutional compliance and implementation of best practices, serving a pivotal role in fostering a culture of research integrity within the TAMU-CC research community.

The AVPRI is ultimately responsible for the effectiveness of the Office of Research Integrity’s programs, as measured by TAMU-CC’s ability to successfully conduct research under the high standards of compliance and protection of its human and animal subjects, sustain its national registration / assurance status and certification through policies and best practices, and maintain national and international recognition with funding agencies, peer institutions and other academic bodies. The AVPRI leads an office of five staff that serves an extensive network of faculty, researchers, staff and students involved in social sciences, animal research, activities involving biohazards and scientific diving.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research Compliance Leadership : 50%

• Serves as the University’s subject matter expert for research compliance areas and provides support for research compliance committees (IACUC, IBC, IRB, and Dive Control Board).
• Develops, directs, and implements research compliance programs including overseeing the review of research protocols for compliance with the IRB, IBC, IACUC.
• Maintains efficient processes for reviewing and approving research protocols involving IRB, IBC, IACUC, and Dive Plans.
• Supervise assigned personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, and problem resolution.
• Oversees the development and implementation of training for faculty, staff, and students in assigned research compliance areas.
• Develops and implements a process for investigating reports of research misconduct.
• Maintains audit readiness and supports regulatory examinations and internal / external audit requests.

Accountability for Institutional Compliance in Research : 30%

Leadership in Outreach and External Communications : 15%

Other : 5%

QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SALARY : COMMENSURATE

BENEFITS : From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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