Associate Dean for Research, College of Nursing

Position Overview:

The University of Arizona’s (U of A) College of Nursing is seeking an NIH R01-funded Associate Dean for Research (ADR) to lead its prestigious nursing research enterprise, which is highly ranked and well-funded. The ADR will enhance our research and faculty scholarship objectives by fostering a supportive mentoring environment that boosts research productivity among faculty and pre- and post-doctoral scholars. They will oversee the Office of Research and Scholarship (ORS) resources and assist faculty and student colleagues in their research scholarship, ensuring that outcomes are visible. The ADR will collaborate with the administrative team and the Division Directors to manage and expand available resources and report directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

College

• Build on an expanding research foundation within the college.
• Advance faculty research capacity by providing research development sessions, faculty resources, and research mentoring.
• Facilitate innovative research and robust research training across the college.
• Facilitate the attainment of extramural research funding across clusters of investigators.
• Increase collaborations across the UAHS campus and colleges across the UA campus.
• Engage in strategic planning and build relationships to increase funding streams.
• Advocate for resource allocation to and manage the resources of the ORS.
• Conduct ORS staff recruitment, screening, appointment, orientation, evaluation, promotion, and other aspects of career development as needed.
• Collaborate in and initiate the recruitment of research-intensive faculty.
• Grow and expand personal research program and scholarship.
• Serve as a member of the college administrative team and participate in relevant administrative meetings.

University and Campus:

• Act as liaison to and facilitator for inter-institutional and inter-disciplinary research and research training initiatives.
• Interface with the campus Office of Vice-president for Research and Discovery.

External Community:

• Develop and create visibility for college-aligned research and research training across constituents.
• Broker partnerships with community leaders and agencies for synergistic research initiatives.

Qualifications:

·      Terminal degree in Nursing or a health-related field.

·      Administrative leadership experience in academia.

·      Record of professional service commensurate with rank.

·      Program of scholarship and scholarly activities commensurate with the rank of Professor with tenure.

About the University:

The U of A College of Nursing is recognized as one of the top research institutions in the country and a leader in health sciences education and scholarship. According to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings, the college is ranked #19 in NIH funding, with a goal to break into the Top 10. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranks our BSN and DNP programs #19 nationally, with the DNP program also ranked #10 among public universities. The university is a thriving, research-intensive institution ranked among the top 20 public research universities by the National Science Foundation.

The university is situated in the beautiful city of Tucson, which enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine yearly and has low humidity. The city offers breathtaking natural beauty, from the stunning landscapes of Saguaro National Park to the rugged expanses of the Coronado National Forest and the unique Sky Island mountain ranges in southern Arizona. Outdoor activities are an integral part of life here, as mountains on all sides surround the city. In 2015, Tucson was designated the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States. Living in Tucson offers a fantastic experience, including world-class golfing, luxurious resorts, internationally acclaimed dining, and unforgettable hiking and biking adventures.

Application Process

You can apply for this position on the university’s website. If you have questions or inquiries, email Peggy Jenkins at pajenkins@arizona.edu.