Job Title
Associate Dean for Research

Posting Number
P1196F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy seeks applications and nominations for an Associate or Full Professor to fill the position of Associate Dean for Research. This Associate Dean will lead the expansion of the School's research programs and infrastructure. The School has three departments with specialties in basic pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, clinical research, and health outcomes and policy research. The School of Pharmacy, and Auburn University as a whole, have an aggressive vision to grow scholarly programs and extramural research funding. The Associate Dean for Research will help frame and accomplish this vision. Information on the School and its departments can be viewed at www.pharmacy.auburn.edu.

The Associate Dean for Research's responsibilities include: participation as a member of the senior administrative team, facilitating and inspiring research across the School of Pharmacy, graduate student and faculty development in grant writing, building and managing core research infrastructure, representing the School to internal and external constituencies interested in research, and positioning the school to capitalize on innovative funding opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

To ensure success in addressing the School's vision and mission, applicants must possess a Pharm.D., Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in an appropriate field, excellent interpersonal skills, and demonstrated experience in leadership and management. Candidates should have academic credentials sufficient to meet tenure eligibility requirements, an outstanding scientific background, and an established record of obtaining extramural funds.

Desired Qualifications

Experience building interdisciplinary research teams and leading institutional infrastructure grants is ideal.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To assure full consideration, applications must include a curriculum vita, a letter of interest providing a summary of qualifications for the position, and the name and contact information for three references. Interested candidates should apply online at the following link: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/2896 Review of applications will begin June 25, 2018, and continue until a suitable candidate is selected and recommended for appointment. Successful candidates must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Candidates must have excellent written and interpersonal skills.



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