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Old Dominion University Associate or Full Professor & Associate Dean for Research (Tenured) in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Associate or Full Professor & Associate Dean for Research (Tenured)
Department DEAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Position Number F0523A
Job Description
The Joint School of Public Health ( JSPH ) at Old Dominion University ( ODU ) in Norfolk, Virginia invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Research ( ADR ), with a desired start date in the Summer or Fall of 2025. The key responsibility of this position is to provide executive level leadership in the development and enhancement of the JSPH research enterprise. This is a leadership position and a 12-month senior faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor rank, with tenure.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
A terminal doctoral degree (Ph.D., Dr. P.H., or Sc.D.) in a public health discipline or an M.D. with a master’s degree from an accredited School of Public Health.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Qualify for an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank with tenure:
Demonstrate a significant scholarly record of publications in a public health discipline.
Demonstrate successful acquisition and sustainability of external funding and grants, including investigator-initiated or unsolicited grants.
Demonstrate successful grant and project management as a Principal Investigator.
Have a significant experience with effectively mentoring faculty in their research efforts.
Have administrative experience in an academic setting.
Have experience with strategic planning, including articulation of a clear vision for research development in an academic setting, optimizing resource utilization, and securing new resources.
Specific information on ranks and tenure can be found in the ODU faculty handbook:
https://itsapps.odu.edu/ao/facultyhandbook/index.php?page=ch02s24.html
https://itsapps.odu.edu/ao/facultyhandbook/index.php?page=ch02s12.html
Preferred Qualifications
Significant knowledge on current federal funding agency strategic initiatives and focus areas.
Experience with budgeting for research projects and initiatives, including approaches for optimizing existing resources
Ability to work with members of the leadership team to address human resource (HR) problems and issues, including research project staffing, contracts, and best practices.
Ability to assist with navigating issues related to research regulatory requirements, including human subjects, animal care and use, and/or biohazard requirements.
Experience with identifying and securing new resources to facilitate/elevate faculty led research programs, including familiarity with public health entrepreneurism and strategies for promoting research entrepreneurship.
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 10/14/2024
Application Review Date 01/15/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates must apply via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21794 and attach the following:
A cover letter concisely addressing the required and preferred qualification bullets listed above.
A current curriculum vita.
A concise vision statement for research development.
Unofficial graduate transcripts..
Contact information for three references.
Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. Applicants with any questions should contact the Search Committee Chair, James Blando at jblando@odu.edu or (757) 683-4073.
Telework Friendly No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
The Joint School of Public Health Initiative is a collaboration between Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University ( NSU ). Its expertise and partnerships embody forward-thinking and community-responsive approaches to public health education and outreach located at both campuses. The JSPH offers several accredited public health programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health, the Masters of Public Health ( MPH ), and the PhD program in Health Services Research. JSPH also has a Master of Health Administration ( MHA ) program.
Information regarding public health at ODU and NSU , please visit https://www.odu.edu/community-environmental-health and https://www.nsu.edu/public-health.
For information about the recent integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School into Old Dominion University to create the Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, please visit https://www.odu.edu/article/macon-joan-brock-virginia-health-sciences-at-old-dominion-university-launches.
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