QuPosition Overview
The College of Dentistry at The Ohio State University seeks an Associate Dean for Research (ADR) to provide leadership for the College’s research program. The ADR is the College’s chief research officer and reports to the Dean of the College of Dentistry. Responsibilities include all aspects of the research enterprise across the college’s ten divisions, including strategy and operations for the overall research program and research resources administration. The ADR works collaboratively with faculty, division chairs, and staff to foster interdisciplinary, collaborative research among divisions, with other colleges at OSU, and with external partners. The ADR will be a tenured member of the faculty with an appointment in an appropriate division. The position includes a state-supported salary and start-up package.
The desired start date for this position is February 1, 2025.
Submit applications at: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Professor_R107851-1
Questions may be directed to Ann Griffen, Search Committee Chair Griffen.1@osu.edu
Performance Objectives
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Develop and implement a compelling research vision and focus
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Provide leadership and managerial skills for the existing program
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Respond to new research opportunities
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Develop institutional research priorities
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Develop policy related to research administration
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Develop and implement grants management systems
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Coordinate and assist with research-based post-graduate programs, residencies, fellowships and student research programs
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Candidates must have a doctoral degree and a well-established research program with a history of sustained research funding, and credentials that would support appointment at the level of professor.
Desired: Desired qualifications include a research program with relevance to the craniofacial complex or oral diseases and conditions. Clinician scientists are encouraged to apply.
Required:
Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV) Statement of Research
The College
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States, and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with the major ADA-recognized dental specialties, biosciences and dental hygiene represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate, predoctoral, advanced education, and graduate programs.
The College is located on a corridor with the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry, Public Health, and the life sciences departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. Comprehensive core facilities are a short walk away, and opportunities for collaboration abound. The resources of the NIH-funded OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science are available to the College, and an NIH-funded T-32 supports training for students and post-doctoral fellows. Individual research projects include basic, clinical, and translational programs.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
Regular 40 First Shift