Associate VP of Research
Company: Touro College
Location: Vallejo
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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Job Description:
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Research will work with
the Provost and Academic Deans to develop a Touro University
California (TUC) strategic plan for research and scholarship. The
AVP of Research will promote the University's areas of priority for
research funding with internal and external audiences. This
position will foster new and interdisciplinary research and
scholarship initiatives and collaborations. This role will manage
the research enterprise at TUC. The AVP of Research will
collaborate with the Touro University System Office of the VP of
Research to grow cross institution research and scholarship
collaborations and to grow infrastructure supporting research and
scholarship. The AVP of Research is responsible for research
development, administration and external relations thereby creating
an environment in which excellence in research enhances the mission
of the College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and
College of Education and Health Sciences., and TUC. The AVP of
Research will facilitate the research agenda of the University
focusing on knowledge generation, biomedical sciences, practice
relevant, education pedagogy, and community-based research and
scholarship. This position will also work collaboratively, and with
the relevant expertise may provide oversight to the Office of
Sponsored Programs (OSP) at TUC. The TUC OSP facilitates external
funding application submissions for research, instruction, and
public service activities and provides assistance with all
post-award management tasks. OSP serves as a liaison between
scientists, administrators, and the sponsors to convey and ensure
that all sponsored projects comply with appropriate University
guidelines and policies, as well as federal, state, and sponsor
regulations.
The first interviews will occur in Mid-February 2023
Please submit CV and Cover Letter with your application.
Leads and advances research initiatives in line with the mission of
the University and its Colleges.
Develops and implements a peer review process for extramural
proposals to be reviewed prior to submission. Leads grant writing
workshops and trainings for faculty to promote new grant
submissions. Writes grants to support the University research and
scholarship aspirations.
Maintains a database of TUC research accomplishments, including
information on the status of faculty publications and grant
submissions. Compiles and annual report of TUC activities to share
with the TUC Academic Leadership and TCUS VP of Research.
Serves on the TUC Academic Leadership Team representing
Research.
In partnership with TUC Faculty Senate Research Committee,
implements and manages a University Research Seminar Series that
features internal faculty researchers and external invited
speakers.
In partnership with the TUC Faculty Senate Research Committee and
associated College leadership to host the annual Research Day.
In partnership with TUC Administration and TUC Advancement,
represents TUC Research efforts to local, regional, national and
international grant funding agencies, and the community as a
whole.
Works with TUC Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) to ensure
safety and compliance within the TUC basic science and clinical
science laboratories. Insures individual and college compliance
with research-related safety and regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with College Deans to develop opportunities for
student involvement in research.
Further develops ongoing research relationships with local,
national and international academic institutions and industry.
Fosters the critical mass of research on diabetes/metabolism and
other University focus areas including growth in clinical and
community research to grow out a Center of Excellence on
campus.
Promotes TUC research accomplishments both internally and
externally, e.g., through website, newsletters, press releases,
annual research day etc.
Serves as a role model to build faculty research programs and
nucleates collaborative research teams. Provides mentoring to
"up-and-coming" researchers and builds a mentoring program for
faculty.
Serves as the liaison between NIH/NSF and other organization and
campus faculty. Identifies federal and other programs that sponsor
research. Serves as the TUC liaison for the Office of Research
Integrity and is responsible for annual reports indicating whether
there have been allegations of scientific misconduct
Ensures that research is conducted ethically and in alignment with
the mission of TUC and Colleges.
Responsible for the education, training, and implementation of all
regulations as well as federal, sponsor and University policies and
procedures related to intramural and extramural research. Set and
confirm commitment to policies and regulations and take appropriate
actions to ensure the University's commitment to compliance.
Proposes, manages, and disburses the TUC research budget.
Rationalizes cost/benefits of monetary investments in faculty
research by evaluating faculty productivity (articles, grants
submitted, grants obtained).
Provide reports, budgetary information, and other documents, as
requested by TUC leadership.
Assist in the identification and recruitment of external hires to
grow TUC's research portfolio.
Serves as an educator within one of the Colleges which includes
preparing and delivering lectures or laboratory lessons on assigned
topics.
If applicable, develops OSP staff to provide the highest quality
sponsored programs services to faculty and department
administrators and ensures staff competency, professional and
personal development through sound performance management
practices.
Conducts regular performance reviews of OSP staff and provides
ongoing performance feedback; handles personnel issues, including
hiring, scheduling, and corrective actions.
Evaluates OSP staffing levels and develops projections to meet
operational needs as part of the annual budget process.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable):
May Supervise:
Administrative Assistant/Coordinators
OSP Staff, if appropriate to expertise of the AVP of Research
Lab technicians and lab managers as assigned
Other Researchers/directors as indicated
Adjunct Faculty and other Faculty as indicated
College Specific Assistant/Associate Deans of Research or those
assigned research leadership associated duties in the colleges
Fellows
Other supervisory as directed by Provost
The candidate should have a PharmD, DO, MD, PhD, or other related
graduate or professional degree with a strong record of
publications and funding history, a funded productive laboratory or
equivalent, a national and possibly an international reputation in
their field. The candidate should have at least 10 years'
experience in academic medicine/pharmacy/biomedical sciences/public
health, experience in developing, implementing, and coordinating an
academic research program and previous experience as research
director or similar leadership position. The ideal candidate will
have a research program that creates synergy with current areas of
research expertise at TUC and experience leading or participating
in interdisciplinary research.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Active funded researcher with a national reputation
Adaptability to changes and challenging environments
Strong record of building research collaborations
Creativity
Organizational skills
Grant writing experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent management skills and a track record of leading and
developing research personnel
Strong management skills and experience if the position will
oversee OSP
USD $260,000.00/Yr.
USD $150,000.00/Yr.
Requisition ID: 2022-9206
Hours Per Week: 38
Travel: None
External Company URL: http://www.tu.edu/
Street: 1310 Club Drive
FLSA Status: Exempt
Keywords: Touro College, Vallejo , Associate VP of Research, Executive , Vallejo, California
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