The UAMS College of Nursing (CON) seeks a visionary scientist to enhance and promote innovative research as our Associate Dean of Research. This is a 12-month, full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position with 50 percent effort as Associate Dean and the remaining effort engaging in teaching, research, and/or service commensurate with Associate or Full Professor rank.
The Associate Dean for Research reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing and represents the colleges’ research interests within UAMS and the University of Arkansas System. Responsibilities include mentoring faculty in research and scholarship, coordinating the College of Nursing’s Research-Intensive Faculty Experience, and fostering research collaborations across campus and the state.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for the research mission of the College of Nursing and UAMS.
- Mentor individual faculty members in development and implementation of their programs of research/scholarship and also develop mentorship skills among experienced research faculty.
- Formulate, in conjunction with the faculty and administration, a clear vision and strategic plan for the research mission.
- Manage the pre-and post-award grants support service for the college and supervise the research support staff.
- Coordinate the college’s Intramural Grants Program.
- Provide guidance regarding institutional requirements for research in alignment with the office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.
- Participate in UAMS committees/taskforces/councils relevant to the research mission of the institution and college.
- Lead recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of research faculty and make recommendations to the dean.
- Provide guidance for the Nursing PhD Program.
- Coordinate the college’s Quarterly Research Meetings, seminars, and workshops for faculty and students.
- Maintain an extramurally funded research program as either a PI or Co-I.
- Engage in teaching and scholarly activities appropriate to faculty rank.
- Lead projects and initiatives as requested by the dean of the College of Nursing.
Candidate Qualifications:
- An earned research doctorate
- Academic credentials and leadership skills to qualify for associate or full professor rank
- A meritorious program of extramural funded research, including National Institute of Health RO1 or Center Grant funding
- Active clinical focused research program
- Excellent mentoring skills
- Experience coordinating and facilitating team science and faculty research collaboration
- Excellent understanding of federal and foundation funding opportunities
- Experience collaborating with nursing scientists preferred
To be considered for the role, please submit your application, including CV and Cover Letter to:
Inquiries and recommendations can be directed to Kayla Gougisha, Sr. Recruiter at kjacksongousiah@uams.edu .
Written recommendations, inquiries, and applications (including emails) may be subject to disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UAMS is an inclusive Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Prospective candidates for faculty positions must hold or be eligible for an unencumbered Arkansas RN license and, if applicable, APRN licensure. Candidates must also agree to a criminal background check and drug screening.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
- Health: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available for staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy