BR - Associate Professor​/Professor - Associate Dean - Research​/Scholarship - Lubbock

TTUHSC

• Displays a scholarly orientation to the responsibilities of a university faculty member.
• Partners with the Office of the TTUHSC Executive Vice-President for Research and Innovation to advance nursing research and facilitate the implementation of studies.
• Collaborates across disciplines to advance large-scale, integrative research that addresses healthcare challenges.
• Serves as a member of the TTUHSC Institutional Review Board.
• Serves as a member of the TTUHSC Research Council.
• Serves as a member of the TTUHSC Clinical Research Institute.

• Provides leadership for the SON’s research and scholarly activities.
• Provides efficient and effective support and mentorship to faculty in their development of research plans, grant acquisition, manuscript publication, IRB preparation, and other scholarly activities.
• Prepares the research department’s annual budgets, business plans, and research and scholarship reports.
• Collaborates with SON leadership team to develop strategic plans to elevate the SON’s research reputation and position the School as a nationally ranked and globally recognized leader in research.
• Maintains an appropriate faculty teaching load, with accommodation for administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstrates experience in teaching, curriculum development, and innovative instructional methodologies.
• Oversees the Center of Excellence for Nursing Research, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Oversees the Center of Excellence for Evidence-Based Practice.
• Oversees the research‑related development endowment.

• Leads and sustains interdisciplinary collaborations in developing and conducting research across the TTUHSC service area and beyond.
• Expands research funding portfolios across federal, foundation, industry, and community-based sources.
• Supports initiatives that ensure the sustainability of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
• Demonstrates community and professional leadership and networking skills.

Supervisory responsibility for the School of Nursing Statistician and the Research Administrator.

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries from regulatory agencies, faculty, staff, students, professional colleagues, and community partners.
• Proven ability to author and publish scholarly articles, reports, and presentations that meet academic and professional standards.
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals at all levels, ranging from children to members of the board of directors and legislators.

• Graduated with a research-focused doctoral degree (PhD) from accredited universities, with a minimum of Associate Professor rank.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas.
• Led an established program of research with clear evidence of sustained impact, national recognition, and international significance.
• Prior history of progressive leadership responsibility in research administration and a strong record of mentoring and developing faculty, students, and emerging investigators in research and scholarship.
• Displayed evidence of extensive recent and ongoing external funding and high-impact scholarship and expertise in research design, methodology, and advanced data analysis.
• Possessed knowledge of accreditation and practice standards relevant to advancing the SON's academic and research reputation.