Associate Dean of Research and Innovation

Primary Purpose Of Position

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 ADRI reports 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 guide the 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.

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

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 ADRI reports 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 guide the 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 increasing sponsored research; supporting HCHHS investigators; facilitating development and implementation of multidisciplinary projects; seeking out new sources of funding; connecting the departments and the School of Nursing in innovative and creative ways for success in 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 college achieve its vision of being internationally acclaimed for its interdisciplinary and innovative research.

Specific responsibilities of the ADRI include: developing and faculty research mentoring initiatives (especially junior faculty); providing leadership and oversight for the research enrichment activities; assisting faculty with overseeing their research budgets 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 support proposal development and post-award grant management.

North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high 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, our enrollment is over 13,487 students and our workforce includes over 2,000 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 of the 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, focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-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…