Associate Dean for Research and Professor/Associate Professor

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing (SON) welcomes applications for our next dynamic, innovative and strategic Associate Dean for Research (ADR). Our ADR will be an accomplished research scientist who will provide leadership, vision, mentorship and vibrant energy to expand the efforts of an already accomplished faculty and create and develop a supportive environment for a cadre of new research faculty. The University at Buffalo is an R1 university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

The Associate Dean for Research will increase the research productivity across tenured/tenure track and clinical faculty, pre- and post-doctoral scholars and be administratively responsible for managing the resources of the Office of Nursing Research. Currently the University is on a historic hiring trajectory as we seek an additional five new tenured/tenure track faculty to join the School of Nursing. This year we welcomed two new nurse research scientists who are investigating the cognitive effects of sleep and how climate change with higher environmental temperatures affects kidney function.

Academic partnerships exist with other schools/agencies including the School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences that is host to a NIH CTSA funded Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and together we are committed to addressing health equity through a newly funded Community Health Equity Research Institute. Our 7-point strategic plan for the school reflects our vision for growth and excellence.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. We are committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education, research and service. We encourage applications from women, members of historically marginalized groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Position Overview

The Associate Dean for Research is a senior leadership position that is responsible for advancing and expanding the school’s research agenda, supporting and mentoring the next generation of nurse scientist, fostering collaborative relationships with investigators across other academic units on a comprehensive campus, enhancing its reputation for scholarly excellence and fostering an environment leading to obtaining pre/postdoctoral training awards and center grant funding. The Associate Dean for Research will also hold a faculty appointment at the Professor/Associate Professor rank, contribute to the academic mission through advancing the teaching, mentorship and research agendas of the School of Nursing. The Associate Dean for Research will provide leadership to the Office of Nursing Research; planning and executing the Annual Research Day and serve as the liaison to the Office of Vice President for Research and Economic Development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Develop, expand and elevate the research agenda of faculty and doctoral students that align with the school’s mission and vision to position the school for additional major federal research funding.
• Lead or assist to support the securing of new funding to support the School of Nursing’s educational, research and practice initiatives.
• Promote interdisciplinary research initiatives and collaborations within the university and with external partners.
• Engage with other academic units and community partners to form collaborative partnerships to advance the research portfolio of the SON.
• Secure an increased level of external funding by supporting faculty and doctoral students in grant writing and providing resources for research development.
• Work with communications and advancement specialists to communicate research findings for the public good and attract additional external funding to support research.
• Serve on the Leadership Council of the SON and advance the five-year strategic plan.
• Strategize with the leadership team to develop and implement policies and initiatives that enhance research productivity and impact.

Mentorship and Academic Excellence

• Mentor faculty, post-doctoral scholars and doctoral students to foster their development as independent research scientists/scholars and expand their research capabilities through workshops, seminars and individualized mentorship.
• Support engagement in scholarly activities that contribute to the advancement of nursing science and practice.
• Facilitate opportunities for faculty collaboration, including interdisciplinary teams and community partnerships.
• Participate in the research, teaching and mentoring of doctoral students and/or serving on dissertation committees.
• Participate in the annual review and evaluation of faculty regarding their performance in research and/or scholarship.

Administration

• Oversee the Office of Nursing Research staff to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements and promote best practices in the responsible conduct of research.
• Oversee the management of budgets and endowed resources for pilot research projects, including prioritizing funding for faculty research initiatives.
• Foster relationships with community organizations, healthcare systems and other stakeholders to promote research that addresses research priorities, sustains current programs of research, supports emerging areas of research and advances research to address community health needs.
• Recruit, attract, develop and retain high performing faculty and staff. Advocate for the School of Nursing’s research agenda at local, state and national levels.
• Plan, organize and execute the Annual Research Day, identify and invite the annual speaker for the Bullough Endowed Lecture.
• Serve as the representative/liaison of the SON to the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development on committees and official bodies of the University.

Academic rank and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience. This is a 50% administrative position appointed by the Dean of the School of Nursing. The individual will maintain a tenure-line appointment in the School of Nursing. The University at Buffalo offers a comprehensive benefits package. Highly qualified individuals may be eligible for appointment as the Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Endowed Professor.

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is a flagship institution of the SUNY system and is a leading R1 public research university and a member institution of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). University at Buffalo was founded in 1846 and is the oldest and most comprehensive university campus in the SUNY system.

University at Buffalo School of Nursing

The School of Nursing has secured or are partners on grants from the NIA, NINR, NCI, NIAAA, AHRQ, HRSA, NIMHD, NCATS and PCORI. Current research efforts are focused on, but limited to, sleep, climate change, managing cancer symptoms, substance use disorders, maternal and reproductive health, managing symptoms associated with pulmonary hypertension, simulation, use of smartphone applications to improve health, workforce resiliency and behavioral health workforce education and training.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications         

• PhD in nursing or a related health field in a relevant discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Proven experience in academic leadership roles, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment, ability to operate in a complex and diverse environment, capacity to act as an effective change agent.
• Established record of federal research funding, publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations to national and/or international audiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with academic, clinical and community stakeholders.
• Desired characteristics: Self-directed, organized, responsive, problem solving, critical thinking, sound judgement, ethically centered, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines and a track record of success in mentoring and supporting others.
• Understand how to secure and or support appropriate technology integration, data management, software systems and enabling technology to support grant submission, post-award management and grant close out.
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications         

• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing or equivalent national recognition.
• Current research funding.
• Licensed professionals must be eligible for NY State licensure and obtain licensure within 6 months of employment.