CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
Senior Associate Dean for Research
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
CUNY SPH is seeking an experienced, dynamic leader with a proven track record in directing public health research to serve as the Senior Associate Dean for Research. Reporting to and in collaboration with the Dean, this individual will provide strategic leadership in promoting and expanding research endeavors. They will have an opportunity for an underlying faculty appointment in one of the schools four academic departments, relevant to their disciplinary expertise. Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: Leading the Office of Sponsored Projects and Research (SPaR), which includes pre- and post-award research support, assuring human subjects protection and research compliance. Developing and implementing a strategic plan for diversifying and expanding the schools research portfolio and funding streams, in conformance with its mission, vision and values. Assessing and optimizing the schools research-related infrastructure, procedures, practices, and metrics. Strategically diversifying, expanding, and stabilizing sources of research revenue to include governmental, corporate, philanthropic, and other sources, in collaboration with faculty, senior leadership, staff and students. Leading efforts to design and implement a laboratory-based component to the schools research and educational portfolio, including facility design, operations, training and education, and faculty and staff recruitment. Negotiating to ensure the adequacy of research facilities and resources across the schools research endeavors. Formalizing collaborations and creating a network with existing research partners and new potential partners, such as in the public health, health care, and biomedical sectors. Assuring that all aspects of research and research funding conform with the highest ethical standards and with the schools mission, vision, and values. Serving as the central point of contact and responsible party for internal and external research related inquiries, award administration, funding, effort certification and compliance requirements. Providing oversight and support to the schools centers and institutes in developing and implementing strategic plans to assure their continued stability, strategic growth, and success. Building a culture of mentoring within the school and collaborating with faculty facilitators to lead a vibrant research mentorship program for faculty and doctoral students, including developing external funding streams for doctoral students. Developing and overseeing the implementation of training and support for faculty, staff, and graduate students on research-related topics, such as through ad hoc training, seminars, and formal course offerings, as appropriate and necessary. Collaborating with school leadership, faculty, staff and students on school wide events and activities that have a research and/or scholarly component. Qualifications
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Preferred qualifications
A PhD, MD or other terminal degree in public health, medicine, biomedical sciences or a related field. At least ten years of progressively responsible experience designing, leading and publishing research, securing research funding, and mentoring junior researchers in public health and/or related fields. Experience developing and running a clinical and/or laboratory-based research program. A proven track record of obtaining research grant funding from a diversity of governmental and non-governmental sources. Demonstrated excellence in mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students in grantsmanship and research scholarship. Expert knowledge of the funding landscape and established relationships with governmental, philanthropic and corporate funders. An established network of local and national clinical, biomedical, and interdisciplinary public health research collaborators. Compensation and Benefits
$280,000 - $320,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. Equal Employment Opportunity
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 30570 #J-18808-Ljbffr
CUNY SPH is seeking an experienced, dynamic leader with a proven track record in directing public health research to serve as the Senior Associate Dean for Research. Reporting to and in collaboration with the Dean, this individual will provide strategic leadership in promoting and expanding research endeavors. They will have an opportunity for an underlying faculty appointment in one of the schools four academic departments, relevant to their disciplinary expertise. Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: Leading the Office of Sponsored Projects and Research (SPaR), which includes pre- and post-award research support, assuring human subjects protection and research compliance. Developing and implementing a strategic plan for diversifying and expanding the schools research portfolio and funding streams, in conformance with its mission, vision and values. Assessing and optimizing the schools research-related infrastructure, procedures, practices, and metrics. Strategically diversifying, expanding, and stabilizing sources of research revenue to include governmental, corporate, philanthropic, and other sources, in collaboration with faculty, senior leadership, staff and students. Leading efforts to design and implement a laboratory-based component to the schools research and educational portfolio, including facility design, operations, training and education, and faculty and staff recruitment. Negotiating to ensure the adequacy of research facilities and resources across the schools research endeavors. Formalizing collaborations and creating a network with existing research partners and new potential partners, such as in the public health, health care, and biomedical sectors. Assuring that all aspects of research and research funding conform with the highest ethical standards and with the schools mission, vision, and values. Serving as the central point of contact and responsible party for internal and external research related inquiries, award administration, funding, effort certification and compliance requirements. Providing oversight and support to the schools centers and institutes in developing and implementing strategic plans to assure their continued stability, strategic growth, and success. Building a culture of mentoring within the school and collaborating with faculty facilitators to lead a vibrant research mentorship program for faculty and doctoral students, including developing external funding streams for doctoral students. Developing and overseeing the implementation of training and support for faculty, staff, and graduate students on research-related topics, such as through ad hoc training, seminars, and formal course offerings, as appropriate and necessary. Collaborating with school leadership, faculty, staff and students on school wide events and activities that have a research and/or scholarly component. Qualifications
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Preferred qualifications
A PhD, MD or other terminal degree in public health, medicine, biomedical sciences or a related field. At least ten years of progressively responsible experience designing, leading and publishing research, securing research funding, and mentoring junior researchers in public health and/or related fields. Experience developing and running a clinical and/or laboratory-based research program. A proven track record of obtaining research grant funding from a diversity of governmental and non-governmental sources. Demonstrated excellence in mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students in grantsmanship and research scholarship. Expert knowledge of the funding landscape and established relationships with governmental, philanthropic and corporate funders. An established network of local and national clinical, biomedical, and interdisciplinary public health research collaborators. Compensation and Benefits
$280,000 - $320,000. Salary commensurate with education and experience. CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. Equal Employment Opportunity
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 30570 #J-18808-Ljbffr