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Posting NumberSRGV7785

Working TitleVICE DEAN OF RESEARCH & INNOVATION, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Research SOM

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

The Vice Dean of Research & Innovation, School of Medicine ( SOM ) will be responsible for providing leadership and strategy for the School of Medicine and its departments in basic science and clinical research, setting priorities for research development, entrepreneurship and commercialization, identifying gaps in the School’s research portfolio, providing training and support to enhance funding success, and reporting and dissemination of School’s research performance.

Description of Duties

The duties listed below for the Vice Dean of Research & Innovation for the School of Medicine ( SOM ) are to be executed in coordination with the UTRGV Division of Research within institutional strategies and priorities.

• Serves as the School’s liaison with UTRGV Division of Research, as well as external counterparts across the UT System Health Related Institutions.

• Attends “Associate Dean for Research ( ADR )” meetings, coordinated by the UTRGV Division of Research and represents SOM .

• Oversees the research enterprise of the School of Medicine; serves a critical role in informing and leading initiatives that ensure the school meets its strategic goals in research mission.

• Recommends and implements the school’s research infrastructure.

• Increases NIH , NSF , and grant direct and indirect funding for the School of Medicine year over year.

• Works collaboratively to develop all areas related to the school’s research portfolio, aligning research objectives with the school’s strategic priorities, involving research support staff in discussions and partnership planning for research and innovation projects.

• Supports other missions of the medical school, engages with students, and collaborates with integrated service units, to develop and provide advice related to research, including faculty research development and engagement, staff recruitment, infrastructure, budgets, on time reporting, and funding opportunities. Meets regularly with departmental and unit level leadership in these areas.

• Collaborates with executive leadership team members to recommend, establish, and implement policies and procedures to encourage and facilitate research for faculty, students, and staff.

• Leads planning and oversight of school research events.

• Designs, develops and operationalizes pathways for innovation and commercialization of research projects and intellectual property. Focuses on commercialization opportunities.

• Establishes and operationalizes SOM research and administrative cores, with a focus on financial sustainability and access to all customers.

• Oversees the design and implementation of student research and innovation projects in partnership with faculty and education leadership.

• Seeks out and supports funding opportunities for research, partnering with University Advancement as appropriate.

• Interacts as appropriate with all levels of university administration and works closely with the VP of Research and assists the Dean in representing the research trajectory of the school.

• In consultation with the executive leadership team, oversees shared-equipment and shared-facility policies and procedures, prioritizing utilization of technological and clinical equipment; oversees the development and design of innovation spaces.

• Oversees research-related regulatory and compliance issues for SOM , in compliance with federal and state requirements, campus/University requirements and guidelines. and other University research and safety related regulatory groups.

• Oversees compliance with relevant Liaison Committee on Medical Education ( LCME ) standards and participate in ongoing accreditation activities.

• Oversees SOM Organized Research Units (ORUs) to ensure sustainability, metrics achievement, and functionality.

• Chairs the Research Advisory Committee.

• Mentors junior researchers.

• Performs other related duties or projects as assigned to further the mission of the SOM .

Supervision Received

The position reports directly to the Dean School of Medicine & Sr VP for UTHRGV , with a dotted line to the UTRGV SR VP for Research & Grad College.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

M.D.; D.O.; or Ph.D. (doctorate) degree in a research area relevant to medical education.

Preferred Education

M.D./Ph.D.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

Ten (10) years of experience in increasingly higher levels of responsibility in basic science and clinical research.

Preferred Experience

N/A

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/healthcare environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date10/01/2024

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/44210

Posting Supplemental Questions

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• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

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• No

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Teaching Philosophy

• Writing / Publication Sample

• Curriculum Vitae

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Research Statement

• Additional Document