ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX seeks an Associate Dean for Research to lead the School of Medicine’s research mission from discovery to population health impact. This senior role oversees basic, clinical, translational, and population health initiatives and aligns them with health system goals.

The candidate will mentor faculty, secure extramural funding, and foster industry and public partnerships while supporting regulatory compliance and research infrastructure

Qualifications

• Five years of administrative or leadership experience within an academic medical center or equivalent setting.
• Established record of funded research and peer‑reviewed scholarly achievement.
• Experience leading basic, clinical, translational, maternal, or population health research programs, including multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentorship and faculty development.
• Experience mentoring residents, fellows, and physician faculty in clinical, translational, and population‑based research.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership for the School of Medicine’s research enterprise across basic, clinical, translational, maternal, and population health domains.
• Align research priorities with institutional goals and health system strategy.
• Strengthen and expand clinical trials and translational research programs.
• Advance population health research moving discoveries from bench to bedside to community.
• Mentor faculty and early‑career investigators; support extramural funding efforts.

Skills

Leadership & administration

Mentorship

Research program leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/PhD

Job description

Associate Dean for Research, School of Medicine

Posting Number: SRGV8972

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: School of Medicine / Research SOM

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 (Exempt)

Scope of Responsibility

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine seeks a dynamic and visionary Associate Dean for Research to serve as a senior academic leader responsible for advancing and integrating the school’s research mission across the continuum of biomedical research—from basic discovery to clinical application to population health impact.

Responsibilities

• Provides vision and leadership for the School of Medicine’s research enterprise across basic, clinical, translational, maternal, and population health domains.
• Aligns research priorities with institutional goals, health system strategy, and regional and national public health needs.
• Strengthens and expands pharmaceutical‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated clinical trials.
• Advances translational and population health research programs that move discoveries from bench to bedside to community.
• Serves as a key liaison with the UTRGV Division of Research to ensure faculty have seamless access to institutional research tools, support services, and collaborative opportunities.
• Mentors medical students, residents, fellows, junior faculty, and early‑career investigators.
• Delivers administrative guidance to faculty in securing extramural funding from external sources, including NIH, NCI, CDC, HRSA, foundations, and industry.
• Promotes team science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cross‑departmental research initiatives.
• Supports clinician‑scientists in balancing clinical care, research productivity, and academic advancement.
• Builds and sustains partnerships with industry, federal agencies, foundations, public health entities, and community organizations.
• Collaborates closely with basic science leaders to ensure seamless translation of discovery into clinical and population‑level impact.
• Supports regulatory oversight and compliance for human subjects research, clinical trials, and translational studies.
• Contributes to the development and expansion of research infrastructure, shared cores, and data‑driven population health platforms.
• Participates in Associate Dean of Research meetings hosted by the Division of Research to remain informed of policy changes and emerging developments while ensuring alignment with institutional, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Received: General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Given: Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Medicine from an accredited university; preferred MD/PhD degree.
• Five (5) years of administrative or leadership experience within an academic medical center or equivalent setting.
• Established record of funded research and peer‑reviewed scholarly achievement.
• Experience leading basic, clinical, translational, maternal, or population health research programs, including multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentorship and faculty development.
• Experience mentoring residents, fellows, and physician faculty in clinical, translational, and population‑based research.

Additional Requirements

Licenses/Certifications: None.

Equipment: Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions: Work primarily in a general office/clinical environment; some travel and weekend work required. Presence at multiple locations in the Rio Grande Valley may be required.

Other

• Strong collaborative leadership skills across clinical, research, and community partners.
• Broad expertise across clinical medicine, basic discovery, clinical trials, translational science, maternal health, and population health.
• Deep understanding of patient care realities, clinical workflows, EMR integration, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to align research priorities with health system goals such as prevention, early detection, maternal outcomes, and chronic disease management.
• Opportunity for continued, limited clinical responsibilities and direct involvement in clinical and/or clinical‑basic research.
• Ability to ensure discovery‑driven innovation moves efficiently from bench to bedside to community.

Other Information

Physical Capabilities: N/A

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 05/20/2026

Grant Funded Position: No

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.