Associate Dean of Research and Innovation

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Research and Innovation ( ADRI ). The ADRIreports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS ) and is a member of the College of Health and Human Sciences Leadership Team. The ADRI is responsible for developing and implementing the vision, plan, and policies to guidethe college’s research goals and outcomes, and for leading all aspects of the college’s research agenda, including infrastructure and operations.

The ADRI is expected to work closely and collaboratively with faculty, department Chairs, and staff.

The Associate Dean will provide leadership to the research and innovation arm of the college and is responsible for increasingsponsored research; supporting HCHHS investigators; facilitatingdevelopment and implementation of multidisciplinary projects;seeking out new sources of funding; connecting the departments andthe School of Nursing in innovative and creative ways for successin the research funding space; and, overseeing the ethical,informed and safe conduct of research.

The ADRI will have academic and scientific experience in conducting and managing research programs; securing external funding;familiarity with federal grant finance and compliance issues;experience evaluating research proposals; and, will possess the leadership qualities and abilities needed to support the collegeachieve its vision of being internationally acclaimed for itsinterdisciplinary and innovative research.

Specific responsibilities of the ADRI include: developing andfaculty research mentoring initiatives (especially junior faculty);providing leadership and oversight for the research enrichment activities; assisting faculty with overseeing their researchbudgets and programs; evaluating research center opportunities; fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research between departments and between the School of Nursing and other academic units at NC A&T; working with the Division of Research ( DOR )on all aspects of research administration including compliance and financial issues;

working with the grant administrator to supportproposal development and post-award grant management.

North Carolina A & T State University is a public land granthigh research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, ourenrollment is over 13,487 students and our workforce includes over2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90-degree programs at the bachelors, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges.

The University is one ofthe sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC ) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ). The strategic vision, preeminence 2023, focusesthe University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in alearner-centered environment.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences ( HCHHS ) comprises six departments and The Department of Population Health Management & Policy. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs;
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing,Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level,HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work (MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nurse Practice ( DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), ahub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement effortsto alleviate health inequities.

The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships betweenthese departments to develop advanced academic programming. Throughinnovative…