Associate Dean for Research

Enrs Go; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing seeks an accomplished researcher and collaborative leader to serve as Associate Dean for Research (ADR). This senior role provides strategic direction for research, scholarship, and external funding, reporting to the Dean and representing the College within UNMC and the University of Nebraska system.

The ADR will mentor faculty and PhD students, foster interdisciplinary work, strengthen grant development, and expand funding through

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Track record of externally funded research.
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience in academia.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for advancing research, scholarship, and external funding.
• Mentor faculty and PhD students to strengthen research programs.
• Expand external funding through federal grants, foundations, and partnerships.
• Serve as liaison to UNMC leadership and system offices.
• Oversee NNRC operations, including space, budget, and outcomes reporting.
• Shape the research enterprise to align with college priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Grant development

Strategic thinking

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing is seeking an accomplished researcher and collaborative leader to serve as its nextAssociate Dean for Research (ADR).

TheADRis the College’s senior research leader and provides strategic direction for advancing research, scholarship, and external funding across the College of Nursing. Reporting to the Dean, theADRrepresents the College withinUNMCand the University of Nebraska system on matters related to research and serves as the primary liaison to theUNMCVice Chancellor for Research.

This position offers an opportunity to shape and grow a research enterprise within a highly collaborative academic health sciences environment. TheADRwill mentor faculty and PhD students, facilitate interdisciplinary research, strengthen grant development, and expand external funding through federal agencies, training grants, foundations, corporate partnerships, and other sources. The successful candidate will also maintain an active program of research and scholarship. The successful candidate will also hold the title of a distinguished endowed chair.

TheADRprovides overall leadership for theNiedfelt Nursing Research Center (NNRC), including research infrastructure, staffing, budget oversight, proposal development and review, grant compliance, research space, data and analytic resources, and reporting of research outcomes. TheADRworks closely with College leadership to align research investments with strategic priorities and strengthen faculty research productivity.

The administrative appointment is approximately0.50FTE, with remaining effort in research, teaching, service, and/or practice negotiated based on the candidate’s expertise and College needs. Qualified candidates will hold a doctoral degree and have a strong record of externally funded research, peer-reviewed scholarship, research mentorship, and professional leadership. Candidates must meet qualifications for appointment at theAssociate Professor or Professorlevel and eligibility for Graduate Faculty status. Academic rank is dependent upon qualifications. Terms of employment are in keeping with University of Nebraska policy. Must have or be eligible to apply for a Nebraska nursing license.

We are seeking a leader who can combine an ambitious research vision with mentorship, collaboration, and the ability to build the infrastructure and partnerships necessary to expand the College of Nursing’s research impact.