Associate Dean for Research - COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY : Job Details

Working Title

Associate Dean for Research

Position Location

Fort Collins, CO

Work Location

Position is fully in-office/in-person

Proposed Annual Salary Range

$180,000 - $220,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Position Summary

The Associate Dean for Research (ADR) is a key leadership position in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The ADR serves as a member of the Dean's leadership team and is a member of the college's executive council. The person in this position represents CVMBS research programs internally and externally to the college and university, including the CSU Council of Research Associate Deans, and serves as the primary liaison to the Office of the Vice President for Research on research-related matters. The individual facilitates CVMBS research success by recruiting and recommending resources for pilot grant programs, core facilities, undergraduate and graduate research support, research facility and equipment needs, interdisciplinary teaming, and other activities and research needs.

The ADR must be an innovative and strategic thinker who can build consensus among a diverse faculty and prioritize college investments in research, and who is committed to others achieving success through the process of research and discovery. The ADR is expected to have a strong background in research relevant to CVMBS, exhibited by successful independent and/or collaborative research, and/or through leadership of large, complex research programs. The ADR is fluent with federal, state, not-for-profit, industrial, gift and other extramural sources of research funding, and is familiar with both clinical trials and the commercialization process. Reflecting college and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the College's commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and support research programs that advance these priorities.

Duties

Leadership – 30%

• Primary advocate for CVMBS internal/external research priorities
• Member of CVMBS Executive Council and Dean's Advisory Committee
• Member of Council of Research Associate Deans and advisory to VP for Research
• Represents CSU in national organizations that promote veterinary and biomedical research
• Provides advocacy for legislative issues that promote CVMBS research programs and competitiveness
• Serves as a key advisor and consultant in biomedical and veterinary research for the college and university.
• Develop proposals for support of interdisciplinary research and training programs, research facility renovation/construction/infrastructure.
• Leads an office of 4 employees in support of CVMBS research administration

Administration – 50%

• Oversees research administrative efforts for the college to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, relevancy, and compliance.
• Oversees and administers ADR budget and associated activities/expenditures.
• Oversees annual conflict of interest process for the college in conjunction with COI office as appropriate.
• Completes and discusses annual performance reviews with direct reports, mentoring and guiding them in their own professional development.
• Serves as primary reviewer/editor of AAVMC Annual Report for research purposes, AVMA Standard 10 Annual Report, AVMA Interim Report, and others as required.
• Oversee Assistant Dean in administration of graduate training programs, awards nominations and other activities.
• Advocate for clinical, translational, basic, and educational research in biomedical science and comparative medicine.
• Create a collaborative culture and build consensus among diverse faculty and all four CVMBS departments to help link clinical and basic science research to enhance translational innovations.
• Develop and support relationships and initiatives that drive interdisciplinary collaborations across our university and with universities within the region and nationally.
• Develop and support initiatives that increase justice, equity, diversity and inclusion across our research enterprise.
• Provide oversight and support of CVMBS undergraduate and veterinary student research programs, as well as professional development opportunities for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research staff.
• Work closely with Department Heads and Associate Deans to foster new experiential research learning opportunities for undergraduate students, veterinary students and medical students.
• Develop new processes that facilitate faculty research success.
• Work with college leadership to develop college vision and to plan and implement strategic initiatives.
• Serve on committees and task forces relevant to role
• Provide leadership for CVMBS annual research events and programs
• Manage College Research Committee and CRC annual pilot program

Scholarly Activity – negotiable, up to 20%

• May maintain an active research program
• May participate in collaborative research efforts
• May participate in teaching or other educational missions

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

• Advanced academic or professional degree (PhD, DVM, MD, or equivalent) in biomedical or closely-related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in veterinary translational/clinical research, and/or research that impacts both human and animal health.
• Experience in development of collaborative and/or research proposals.
• Demonstrated success in educating and mentoring a diversity of trainees.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills managing a diverse research portfolio and associated personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse colleagues, including students, staff, faculty, college leadership, academic administration, national peers, and other diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Professor with tenure or equivalent experience in the field.
• Prior research funding in veterinary translational/clinical research and/or biomedical research.
• Excellent publication record in research areas relevant to CVMBS.
• Experience with various funding mechanisms, including federal agencies, foundations, industry.
• Writing and managing training grants or programs.
• Administering grants and/or conducting grant review.
• Generating research reports and documentation.
• Research budgeting in academic, private sector, or agency context.
• Commercialization and patent process.

Search Contact

Megan Smith, [email protected]

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