Assistant Director for Interdisciplinary Health Research, UNLV Research

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director for Interdisciplinary Health Research, UNLV Research [R0145742].

ROLE of the POSITION

The University of Nevada Las Vegas is an R1 institution with dynamic development of its research programs and facilities. The Assistant Director for Interdisciplinary Health Research will play an important role in fostering interdisciplinary research activities within the academic health center and serve as a resource to the campus in promoting collaboration among various biomedical and behavioral disciplines. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Research, the Assistant Director's duties will support (1) activities of existing interdisciplinary collaborations that involve academic health, (2) creation of compelling new interdisciplinary research projects that serve the academic health initiative, and, (3) faculty working groups in physical and mental/behavioral health-related disciplines to develop interdisciplinary research extramural funding proposals. In supporting the growing academic health research enterprise, the Assistant Director will serve as an administration point-person to help faculty navigate the internal administrative landscape, relationships with regional health-care institutions and industry partners. In consultation with the Associate Vice President for Research, the Assistant Director will have latitude to pursue creative projects and approaches that enhance the intellectual climate at UNLV's Academic Health Center, such as: (1) Seminars, colloquia and research dissemination events; (2) Building partnerships and networks; (3) Think tanks to identify priority research areas and coordinate research team activities; (4) Contributing to strategic plans and policies that enhance institutional health research capacity; (5) Create and maintain database of resources available to support academic health research; and, (6) Manage day-to-day operations related to interdisciplinary health research. The successful candidate will show evidence of capacity for growth in the administration and evolution of biomedical and behavioral research. Finally, the Assistant Director will also work with the Division of Economic Development and with UNLV communications leaders to ensure that a strengthened and compelling set of narratives of academic health and activities are projected to the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 5 or more years professional experience. 1-3 years of grant development experience, research administration experience, or research development experience. Administrative experience in working with teams. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PhD and 1-3 years of experience in health-related field.

KNOWLEDGE

Required

Preferred

SKILLS

Required

Preferred

ABILITIES

Required

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

PERKS

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

At least three professional references who may be contacted, including reference names, addresses, and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Finalists may be subject to a background check.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025.

Materials should be addressed to Gwen Marchand, Hiring Manager, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

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If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

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JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.