Campus Assistant Dean for Research

• Job Summary

The Assistant Dean for Research is a senior member of the Savannah campus leadership team who is responsible for supporting research initiatives across the campus. This supports research productivity throughout the campus, providing independent opportunities for research and supporting research with UME learners, GME residents, and across the faculty.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the Campus Dean and will be responsible for supporting research operations across UME and GME.

Development of Research Infrastructure and Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to elevate the research profile of the MCG Savannah Campus.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College, across the university, and with external partners.
• Oversee grant development processes, including identifying funding opportunities, supporting proposal development, and providing guidance on compliance with funding agency regulations.
• Establish and manage research support systems, including mentoring programs for early career faculty and workshops on grant writing and research methodologies.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative research culture in the MCG Savannah Campus.

Faculty Support

• Design and implement programs that enhance faculty members ability to conduct impactful research and scholarship.
• Collaborate with Campus Dean and Senior Leadership to identify faculty development needs and create tailored professional growth plans related to research and scholarship.
• Develop recognition programs to celebrate faculty research achievements and scholarly contributions.
• Provide leadership in guiding faculty through promotion and tenure processes with a focus on research, creative activities, and external funding.

Research Productivity

• Maintain a national reputation in research through publications and presentations in conferences and symposia.

• Develop opportunities for grant supported research programs across the institution.

• Support students and faculty in disseminating their research through publications, presentations, and other scholarly outlets.

• Lead an annual research conference tailored to UME and GME.

• Foster a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous learning in research.

Community Partnerships

• Build and sustain partnerships with local, regional, and global communities to facilitate community-engaged research projects that address societal challenges.
• Develop initiatives to connect students and faculty with community organizations to foster mutual learning and impactful collaboration.
• Represent the College at events and meetings focused on community engagement and research impact.
• Establish best practices for community-engaged scholarship and offer professional development opportunities for faculty to enhance their community-focused work.

Required Qualifications

• Faculty must have a PhD in basic sciences, clinical sciences, or related field.
• Leadership experience in research with established track record of research productivity

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

About Us

The Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is anchored by its main campus in Augusta, as well as regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students in every corner of the state, and another four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. While the expansive and largely rural state of Georgia is among the top 10 states in the nation for population size and growth, it ranks low ¿ 40th in the nation ¿ in the number of physicians actively treating patients per capita. The AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership was created in 2023 between Augusta University and Georgia Southern University to further address physician shortages in Georgia.

The Savannah community has long been supportive of medical education. MCG Students have had clinical rotations at St. Joseph¿s/Candler Health System since 2007 and a residential campus (for third- and fourth-year students) was established there in 2011. The AU/MCG-GS Savannah Partnership is expected to seat its first freshman class of 40 students in Fall 2024. The campus will be located at the existing GS Armstrong Campus and the Health Professions Academic Building housed in Waters College of Health Professions.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicant from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.