Vanderbilt University School of Nursing - Senior Associate Dean Research

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Senior Associate Dean for Research

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Vanderbilt University in its search for Senior Associate Dean for Research.

This is a rare opportunity to provide visionary research leadership at one of the nation’s most historic and resource-rich nursing institutions. The next Senior Associate Dean for Research (SADR) will join the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN), a nationally recognized leader in nursing research, education, practice, informatics, and scholarship, at a moment of transformation and momentum. With a bold new Manhattan, NY campus launching and a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research hub under development on the Nashville campus, VUSN is investing in the future of research and academic excellence.

In this dynamic academic setting, the next SADR will have a rare opportunity to expand the School’s research enterprise, build and amplify its national leadership in nursing science, and shape the next generation of nurse scholars.

Reporting to the VUSN Dean, the SADR will provide strategic leadership and direction for the growth of the School of Nursing’s research and scholarship programs. In addition to maintaining an active, externally funded research program as a principal investigator, the Senior Associate Dean also directs both the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and the Center for Research Development and Scholarship (CRDS).

• Provide leadership and direction for the growth of the School of Nursing’s research and scholarship programs
• Maintain an active externally funded research program as a principal investigator
• Serve as the Director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• Serve as the Director of the Center for Research Development and Scholarship (CRDS)

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, creativity, ability to make timely decisions, ability to collaborate effectively, and openness to the ideas of others and to constructive feedback
• Ability to identify faculty strengths and to encourage others in their personal and professional growth and competency
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with those in the School, Medical Center, University, and other internal and external entities
• Good financial acumen with experience in developing and managing budgets and other resources

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Tennessee
• Rank of Associate or Full Professor
• Evidence of success in a sustained and significant program of research
• National recognition as a leader in the field

Vanderbilt University is a globally recognized private research institution located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Home to 10 schools including top-ranked programs in nursing, education, law, business, medicine, and divinity, Vanderbilt fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment where faculty and students address complex challenges facing health, society, and culture. Known for its academic rigor, vibrant campus community, and commitment to innovation, Vanderbilt attracts students and scholars from across the U.S. and around the world.

Its alumni lead in fields ranging from medicine and law to the arts, business, and athletics. While Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center operate as separate entities, they continue to collaborate closely on education and research, anchoring the region as one of its largest and most respected employers.

With a legacy of innovation since 1908, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing (VUSN) has long been a national leader in shaping the future of nursing education and practice. The school pioneered multiple entry points to advanced nursing degrees including one of the first accelerated MSN pathways, and today enrolls over 800 students (including MSN, DNP, and PhD) across 12 specialties. VUSN’s programs are consistently ranked among the best in the nation, with the MSN program ranked #4 and the DNP program currently ranked #17 by U.S. News & World Report.

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