Associate Dean of Research and Innovation

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Research and Innovation (ADRI). The ADRI reports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) and is a member of the College Leadership Team. The ADRI is responsible for developing and implementing the vision, plan, and policies to guide the college’s research goals and outcomes, and for leading all aspects of the college’s research agenda, including research infrastructure and operations. The ADRI is expected to work closely and collaboratively with faculty, department Chairs, and support staff.

The Associate Dean will provide leadership to the research and innovation arm of the HCHHS and is responsible for increasing sponsored research; facilitating development and implementation of multidisciplinary projects; seeking out new sources of funding; connecting the departments and the School of Nursing in innovative and creative ways for success in the research funding space; and overseeing the ethical, informed, and safe conduct of research. 

The ADRI will have academic and scientific experience in conducting and managing research programs; securing external funding; familiarity with federal grant finance and compliance issues; experience evaluating research proposals; and will possess the leadership qualities and abilities needed to support the college in achieving its vision of being internationally acclaimed for its interdisciplinary and innovative research.

Specific responsibilities of the ADRI include: supporting proposal development, mentoring initiatives for junior faculty; providing leadership and oversight for the research enrichment activities; assisting faculty with overseeing their research budgets and programs; evaluating research center opportunities; fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research between departments and between the School of Nursing and other academic units at NC A&T; working with the Division of Research (DOR) on all aspects of research administration including compliance; working with the grant administrator to support proposal development and post-award grant management.