Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, College of Nursing

Posting Number SF01959

Job Title Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, College of Nursing

Position Number 109159

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 17

Pay Grade Range Salary commensurate with education and experience

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Dean Nursing

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension 

Contact Email 

Physical Demands 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingency Notes 

This is a full time, calendar year position limited to a three year renewable term.

Job Description Summary

The search will remain open until the position has been filled.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Serve as a member of the College’s Administrative Leadership Team. Lead the development and direction of the College’s research and scholarship activities. Cultivate externally funded, faculty-led programs of research with an emphasis on NIH or NIH-similar and federal funding. This position is based on the Kingston and Providence (Nursing Education Center) campuses.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide vision and leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating the College’s research agenda and growth plan.

Oversee the College’s rankings to be competitive with R1 level institution and as published in the Blue Ridge Mountain Institute of Medical Research rankings.

Assist and advise the Dean, College of Nursing, on all matters relating to the College’s research and scholarship.

Maintain a program of research funded by NIH or equivalent source.

Oversee all fiscal activities related to the College’s sponsored projects.

Mentor faculty in the development of a program of fundable research and NIH or NIH-equivalent applications.

Mentor PhD students in the development of grant proposals.

Serve as a resource for the College while acting as a liaison with other University personnel responsible for research, including the interpretation of University and other relevant rules and regulations.

Facilitate and participate in the development of research initiatives/collaborations of relevance to diverse stakeholders from the University, government, and others outside of the University.

Engage in teaching as appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required and assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers, electronic mail, word processing, database management, spreadsheet software, research statistical and data analysis software as needed.

Required QualificationsREQUIRED:

1. PhD or equivalent research-focused degree.

2. Demonstrated sustained track record of NIH or equivalent funding.

3. Current NIH or equivalent funding.

4. Demonstrated achievement of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor eligible for tenure.

5. Demonstrated sustained publication record.

6. Demonstrated supervisory experience.

7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

10. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively.

Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED:

1. RN Licensure.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 02/18/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) CV.

(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references (pdf).

(#4) Diversity Statement – One-page statement addressing Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14777

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