Job Details

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for the position of Senior Associate Dean for Research (SADR). The SADR is responsible for leading and growing all research programs at UNR Med including basic, clinical and translational research. The SADR will be accountable for growth and diversification of UNR Med's total research portfolio. We have over $23 million in current external research funding and nearly $60 million in multi-year, NIH grants. This is an exceptional opportunity for an established researcher with dynamic leadership experience to contribute their talents to the school, the community and the field of medicine.

The SADR reports directly to the Dean, is a member of the Dean's Cabinet and represents the School of Medicine at the state, national and international levels. This position will have a key role in leadership, accreditation and strategic planning. The successful candidate should be an established researcher with an outstanding academic background and track record of bio-medical research. There will be an opportunity for the SADR to recruit an additional research leader, likely an Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research. This candidate must have exemplary leadership skills, administrative and interpersonal experience and the ability to work across multiple disciplines and with multiple external partners to affect change. This is a dynamic career opportunity for an energetic leader to develop cutting edge, high quality programs in basic, clinical and translational research and education.

Required Qualifications
Ph.D required, Ph.D/M.D desirable but not required. Strong research and scholarly credentials including substantial current or recent externally-funded grants. Significant administrative and leadership experience in academic health science and demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with numerous partners.

Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in clinical translational research

Compensation Grade
Professor - IV

Department Information
For more information on the University and the School of Medicine, please visit: https://med.unr.edu/
For more information about the Office of Medical Research, please visit https://med.unr.edu/research/

Department Contacts
Nicole Jacobs, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Diversity and Inclusion
Search Chair
775-682-8479

Anne Gernetzke
Faculty Recruiter
775-784-1844


Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)
Please attach the following documents to resume/cv section of your application:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Applications should include a cover letter containing research achievements, leadership philosophy and experiences, and career goals.
Brief statement (500 words maximum) about how you can contribute to our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.
Three Professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNRMed)
For nearly 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNRMed) has trained physicians who are leading the way to A Healthy Nevada,' nation and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med was founded upon a three-part mission of education, research and service and is committed to the values of compassion, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, safety, service and stewardship. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who can contribute towards our mission, and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers, while maintaining personalized instruction. We are building new residencies to train medical specialists, and expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients and researchers. The School of Medicine has a statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners, to our employees and patients, whose health we seek to improve.

Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.


Posting Close Date
04/12/2018

Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.