The primary responsibility of the Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research is to assure the campus fulfills the research mission of the college. As a primary responsibility, the successful candidate will lead the Biomedical Division and faculty in research, assuring the role of the faculty within that Division in the success of the research mission of the College. The Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs will assist the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs in mentoring the clinical faculty in research and in building benchmarks to bedside research programs. The Associate Dean will build and promote opportunities for students to learn the principles of research and for interested students to participate in research.
As a secondary responsibility, the position collaborates with the Associate Dean for Medical Education to assure the faculty within the Biomedical Division fulfill their teaching and service duties to support the educational mission of the College. The Associate Dean will assist faculty who are interested in conducting educational research on campus in building research programs.
As a bridge between the biomedical and clinical sciences, the Associate Dean must be ready to support all areas of research including educational, clinical, and biomedical research. The Associate Dean will promote and support collaborations across Divisions and across campuses.
The Associate Dean must show commitment towards disseminated research by VCOM and look for opportunities to begin, enhance, increase, or develop research across disciplines on campus and across campuses. As a mentor, the Associate Dean must serve as a role model by conducting and participating in an active and productive research program, by publishing and through grantsmanship.