Assistant/Associate Dean for Research Affairs Position
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Assistant/Associate Dean for Research Affairs
Pharmacy
Fulltime, exempt, 12-month appointment
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Pharm.D. and/or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field
An enduring track record of effectiveness and experience in research and scholarship in a pharmacyrelated field. Entering rank is commensurate with prior experience.
Responsibilities:
• The Assistant/Associate Dean for Research is responsible for providing vision and leadership in Research and
Scholarship, and serves as the chief research officer of the College. The candidate for this position will also serve
as a member of the Dean’s Executive Committee and would serve as the College’s spokesperson on all research
issues. The candidate will have teaching duties and opportunities based on their area of expertise.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Promotes research and scholarship within the College
• Develops research policies and procedures, and oversees technical research issues
• Prepares the research budget request and administers the allocated research budget
• Promotes effective research collaborations within the College and across the University to grow research output
and interdisciplinary research.
• Initiates and nurtures collaborations and partnerships with external organizations to expand capabilities and
resources.
• Leads the efforts around Faculty research training and development, including, but not limited to, grant
applications, intellectual property, patents and research contracts.
• Develops strategies to increase research funding in collaboration with the Northern California Research
Foundation.
• Presents the College’s research capabilities to potential donors and other interested parties.
• Assists the Dean with strategic planning and development of research initiatives
• Documents internal routing of research proposals to various committees (e.g. IRB) prior to submission to a grant
funding agency, or disbursement of internal funds
All applications should be sent electronically to: Eman Atef, PhD
Chair of the Search Committee for the Assistant/ Associate Dean for Research [email protected]
Please submit your application as one PDF file containing the following elements in the order given:
• Cover letter, Curriculum vitae, Contact information for three professional references
California Northstate University is accredited by both ACPE and WASC. More information about California Northstate
University and the College of Pharmacy can be found at www.cnsu.edu.
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy is committed to cultivating a diverse community that recognizes and values inherent worth in individuals, fosters
mutual respect, and encourages individual growth. The University believes that diversity enhances and enriches the quality of our academic programs. California
Northstate University College of Pharmacy provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability.