Associate Dean of Research, Scholarship, and Innovation

ASSOCIATE DEAN OF RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND INNOVATION

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing has retained

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MISSION We shape the future of nursing through the power of education, discovery and collaboration.

VISION VCU School of Nursing will be the destination for those committed to transforming health care.

VALUES • Integrity • Compassion • Diversity • Innovation • Collaboration VCU School of Nursing Associate Dean of Research, Scholarship, and Innovation

With a history dating back to 1893, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Nursing offers academic programs to educate nurses from entry level practice through the doctorate - all with the mission of shaping the future of nursing through the power of education, discovery and collaboration.

VCU School of Nursing’s Master’s program is ranked No. 41 by U.S. News and World Report’s best graduate schools in the nation. In addition, VCU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program made the top 50 for the first time since it was launched three years ago, ranking No. 48. VCU School of Nursing enrolls an average of 900 students and is located in a beautiful, state of the art facility, located on the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Their comprehensive health sciences environment includes a partnership with VCU Medical Center, a Level I trauma center with Magnet status. It also includes the Center for Bio Behavioral Research and a new Center for Quality and Safety.

Faculty members include both expert nurses who maintain their clinical practices and nurse scientists renowned for cutting-edge research designed to advance nursing knowledge. Their work has consistently ranked the VCU School of Nursing in the top tier of National Institutes of Health-funded nursing schools.

VCU’s SON community engagement is another reason why they are a top nursing school. Their faculty and students provide clinical services and health education at several community clinics in Richmond’s public housing communities.

The baccalaureate degree in nursing, master's degree in nursing, post-master's certificate program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the VCU School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The pre-licensure nursing program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

The VCU School of Nursing is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, holding several events throughout 2018.

Research & Scholarly Activity: The VCU School of Nursing’s Office of Research, Scholarship, and Innovation develops and maintains systems which support the strategic directions of the SON and support faculty in their programs of research and scholarship.

Current support services are offered through two functional units; research administration and research support services.

Research Administration Services include: • Ensuring that all university, state, and federal training and other regulatory requirements are met. • Providing pre-award grant preparation and submission services. • Facilitating effective post-award grant management processes.

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• Supporting faculty members in the preparation and submission of research-related progress, regulatory, fiscal, and other reports. • Coordinating all research-related events. • Providing support to graduate and undergraduate nursing students interested in pursuing research and scholarship. • Maintaining a database of all research-related activities. • Assisting investigators in connecting with appropriate research-related resources. • Advising and supporting faculty members with Institutional Review Board applications and processes. • Facilitating development and implementation of research methodologies including recruitment/consent, retention, and data collection processes for a variety of clinical, biological, and other data.

Research Support Services offers a full range of biostatistics, data management, and biobehavioral research laboratory services. For a full list of support services, please see, (https://nursing.vcu.edu/research)

The Office of Research, Scholarship, and Innovation houses the Center for Biobehavioral Clinical Research, which supports a robust program of innovative and nationally renowned biobehavioral research. The Center for Biobehavioral Clinical Research (CBCR) was established in the early 2000s and evolved to its present sustained status with support from Center Grants awarded by the National Institute of Nursing Research (P20 NR008988, 2004-2009, McCain, PI; P30 NR011403, 2009-2014, Grap, PI) and from institutional and philanthropic funds.

The CBCR has transformed the research program of the VCU School of Nursing by enabling its researchers to significantly advance biobehavioral science and symptom management in a variety of patient populations, including the critically ill and those with chronic conditions. The CBCR's vision for the future is that the SON will sustain and expand the CBCR's infrastructure and success in symptom and self-management science with a strong focus on developing precision science-driven behavioral interventions.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Associate Dean of Research, Scholarship, and Innovation (ADRSI) serves as the Chief Research Officer at the School of Nursing and provides leadership in strategic planning for research and scholarly activities. The ADRSI oversees and maintains effective school-wide systems of support for the research and scholarly work of faculty. A major role of the ADRSI includes collaborating with the Department Chairpersons to facilitate the development of rigorous and innovative programs of faculty research and scholarship. The ADRSI serves as the formal point of contact for matters related to research and scholarly activities for the School with the University, the VCU Health System, and external organizations. The ADRSI is accountable to the Dean

Appointment The ADRSI is appointed by the Dean, based on a competitive application process.

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Key responsibilities of this position include: • Represents the School of Nursing within the university (including the VCU Research Development Advisory Council and the VCU Office of Sponsored Programs), health system, and with external constituents related to research and scholarship programs and as assigned by the Dean. • Provides leadership in strategic planning for achievement of the research/scholarly mission of the School consistent with the mission and strategic plan of the University. • Oversees school-wide systems, fiscal, physical, and human, that support faculty members in development of programs of research and scholarship (including pre-award, post- award, statistical support, data management, and the state of the art Biobehavioral Research Laboratory). • Manages the Office of Research, Scholarship, and Innovation, including development and supervision of personnel. • Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to ensure that the doctoral program prepares the future generation of nurse scientists for successful careers in research and as stewards of the discipline. • Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Practice and Community Engagement to support best practices in community engaged research. • Collaborates with the Department Chairs to mentor individual faculty members in development and implementation of their programs of research/scholarship and also develop mentorship skills among experienced research faculty. • Implements faculty development programs related to emerging science in the School’s research foci and that support faculty at various stages of their research/scholarly careers. • Manages development and submission of voluntary and mandatory reports on the research projects and activities of the School and its faculty for all internal and external reporting bodies. • Identifies opportunities for SON faculty participation in activities related to research/scholarship at local, regional, national, and international arenas. • Serves as the Co-Chair of the Research Evidence-Based Practice and Leadership Council at VCU Health System. In this role the ADRSI facilitates collaborative support systems for clinician and faculty scientists to develop and implement programs of research within the VCU Health System. • Convenes the SON Research Council, which is a monthly meeting of SON scholars designed to provide timely updates on research operations, important research-related educational offerings, and a forum for discussing research issues.

THE CANDIDATE: Qualified candidates with a solid record of scholarly achievement and peer reviewed research funding may be appointed to a potential endowed chair position and a tenure track appointment.

Applicants must have or demonstrate the following qualifications: • Earned doctorate in nursing or related discipline. If PhD is in a related field, a master’s degree in nursing is highly preferred.

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• Experience conducting research in the nursing discipline, with preference for experience in an academic health science setting. • Full-time senior faculty rank (Associate Professor or Professor), tenured. • Expertise in research methods and grant management. • Administrative experience at a senior level. • Significant record of scholarly achievement and history of extramural funding. • Experience on NIH study section is preferred.

Personal characteristics sought in candidates include: • Collegial, collaborative, flexible and open to sharing of ideas; • Mentor and advocate; • Ability to think objectively about issues; • Excellent people and communication skills, verbally and in written form; • Relationship builder, both internal and external; • Politically savvy, good listener and problem solver; • Leader, team player and contributor; • Engaging and enthusiastic; and • Promotes diversity and culture of acceptance.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. It was founded in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden-Sydney College, becoming the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) in 1854. In 1968, the Virginia General Assembly merged MCV with the Richmond Professional Institute, founded in 1917, to create Virginia Commonwealth University. Today, more than 31,000 students pursue 217 degree and certificate programs through VCU's 13 schools and three colleges. The VCU Health System supports the University's healthcare education, research and patient care mission.

According to the 2018 US News & World Report, VCU is classified as a Tier 1 University with an overall National University rank of 171st and holds a rank of 90th among all public colleges and universities in the country.

VCU is designated as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. A broad array of university-approved centers and institutes of excellence, involving faculty from multiple disciplines in public policy, biotechnology and healthcare discoveries, supports the University's research mission. As one of only 28 graduate and first-professional programs, they are ranked by US News & World Report as among the best in the country.

VCU's sponsored programs support of its research enterprise has increased by approximately 35 percent in the past 10 years, and FY2017 sponsored programs awards were $275 million - an all- time high for the institution. - see more at: http://www.cit.org/initiatives/research-and- technology-strategic-roadmap/profile/vcu/

For more information about the University, please visit: www.vcu.edu

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THE COMMUNITY: Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) resides at a bustling intersection of medicine, business, politics, and culture. Combining the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the charm and convenience of a moderately sized city, Richmond, the state capital, offers a unique urban backdrop for study, work and play.

VCU is located just blocks away from downtown Richmond’s financial and government center and a short drive from several popular retail districts. Many students and faculty live in nearby historic neighborhoods including Church Hill and the Fan, taking advantage of the James River, a thriving arts scene and plentiful dining options. Richmond consistently ranks among the best places to live and work in several national publications, including: • The Huffington Post ranked Richmond among the “10 Best Cities to Relocate to in the U.S.” April 29, 2015. • Richmond is listed as No. 3 for the “Best Place to Travel,” by Travel + Leisure, 2016 • Richmond is one of “The Top 10 U.S. Cities to Visit,” by Forbes, 2018.

Within two hours of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Richmond is not only centrally located in Virginia, but also along the East Coast. In fact, it is the middle point between Boston and Atlanta. More than 50 percent of the country’s population is within a 750-mile radius.

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COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, relocation and outstanding benefit package are offered.

CONTACT:

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Applications and nominations should be electronically submitted via Microsoft Word or .pdf to:

Preston W. Smith, JD, FACHE Amy Z. Rose President Senior Consultant 770-396-3939 ext. 6560 610-558-6100 ext. 222 [email protected] [email protected]

René K. Dodd Consultant 770-396-3939 ext. 6439 [email protected]

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability.

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