Associate Dean for Research - School of Public Health

Associate Dean for Research - School of Public Health

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Hiring Department : School of Public Health

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1028956

Posting Close Date : February 21, 2025

Salary : The budgeted salary range for this position is $160,000 - $215,000 per year (9-month academic year appointment). The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU / VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers : Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary

The University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health (UIC SPH), located in vibrant Chicago, is seeking an innovative and experienced leader and researcher to serve as our next Associate Dean for Research. The position will hold a concurrent Associate or Full Professor faculty appointment with tenure in one of the following four Divisions of UIC SPH, commensurate with the background of the candidate : i) Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences; ii) Epidemiology and Biostatistics; iii) Community Health Sciences; or iv) Health Policy and Administration. UIC SPH embraces diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions consistent with the school’s mission and values.

The Associate Dean for Research provides leadership, direction, and support for the School of Public Health's (SPH) research and scholarship enterprise, which includes oversight of the Office of Research Services (ORS). The Associate Dean will build and expand research capacity within the school, assessing and developing opportunities for large multi-investigator grants, and assisting and mentoring faculty to ensure their scholarly potential is realized. Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and community for SPH researchers at all career stages (including faculty, staff, postdoctoral research associates / fellows, and students) in the school.
• Expanding the research enterprise and building the research portfolio of SPH faculty; identifying potential research and training-related funding opportunities; promoting diversity in research across the school.
• Serving as Ex Officio on the SPH Committee on Research and the SPH Seed Funding and Article of the Year Workgroups, respectively, and working with the Committee chair and workgroup leads to plan and execute committee business.
• In conjunction with the SPH IT Department, generating and maintaining outcome data on overall faculty research productivity.
• Seeking and advocating for resource allocation to and managing the resources of the ORS.
• In conjunction with the director of ORS and other units in the Dean’s Office, serving as the SPH lead for strategic plan goals related to the research enterprise.
• Providing mentorship to junior investigators; communicating with faculty about local and national research policy changes.
• Interfacing with the campus Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) on matters related to the Institutional Research Board (IRB), Report of Non-University Activities (RNUA) and Conflict of Interest (COI); and with UI Health on matters related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Working with Dean’s Office staff to organize and coordinate an annual distinguished lecture and an annual research symposium / research day.
• Collaborating with academic divisions in the recruitment of research-intensive faculty by highlighting the school’s research activities, goals and accomplishments.
• Representing the school on relevant campus research committees, including the Research Advisory Committee.
• Interfacing with the Advanced Cyberinfrastructure for Education and Research (ACER) group within UIC Technology Solutions to coordinate data and computing needs for SPH researchers.
• Performing other related duties and participating in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Salary : $160,000 - $215,000