Dean of the College of Biosciences and Vice Provost for Research
Dean of the College of Biosciences and Vice Provost for Research
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KCU has partnered with Isaacson Miller to conduct our search for the Dean of the College of Biosciences and Vice Provost for Research.Please apply at .
Please apply at Duties and Responsibilities
Academic Leadership
- Oversee the development implementation and management of current and future graduate degree programs within the COB.
- Ensure the curriculum adheres to the universitys mission and exceeds accreditation standards.
- Promote and model professional excellence in teaching research and service including maintaining a record of successful research accomplishments.
- Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to foster innovation and enhance academic programming.
Research Leadership
- Develop and implement a strategic research vision for the university aligning with institutional goals.
- Direct faculty research initiatives mentoring researchers and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Proactively seek external funding opportunities including grants partnerships and other revenue streams to support research initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with research protocols and standards set by accreditation and regulatory bodies.
Compliance and Accreditation
- Lead efforts to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and accreditation standards.
- Serve as the universitys lead for accreditation processes related to research programs.
Faculty and Personnel Development
- Oversee faculty recruitment evaluation promotion and longterm development planning.
- Direct programs to enhance faculty effectiveness in teaching research and service.
- Manage personnel matters including hiring reappointments dismissals and professional development.
Strategic and Financial Management
- Develop and execute the COBs strategic plan ensuring alignment with university objectives.
- Plan and manage the COBs budget oversee resource allocation and articulate financial needs.
- Lead operational improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and standardize policies across campuses.
Community Engagement and Representation
- Represent the university at professional events fostering community and industry relationships.
- Develop external educational affiliations and promote effective academic and research partnerships.
- Advocate for diversity equity and inclusion in all aspects of the colleges and universitys activities.
Student Success
- Oversee studentrelated matters ensuring equitable programming and access to resources.
- Work with Student and Legal services to address student issues including curriculum support leave requests and academic concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
- Serve on institutional committees including the Presidents Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.
- Collaborate with university departments (Admissions Financial Aid Legal etc. to address institutional priorities.
- Complete additional duties as directed by the Provost to support the universitys mission.
Qualifications
- Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. in biomedical sciences biosciences or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in academia and/or biomedical sciences research.
- Experience in leadership roles such as dean associate dean or department chair.
- Proven track record of research funding and grant acquisition.
- Skills and Attributes:
- Exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills with high integrity and vision.
- Expertise in research administration grant writing and scientific mentoring.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive collaborative environment.
- Strong communication interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- Proficiency in managing budgets personnel and complex organizational structures.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity equity and inclusion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and researchrelated technologies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin genetic information (GINA) physical or mental disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status ancestry military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law.
Annual Security Report
KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students faculty and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
Employment Type
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