Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing seeks a visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship (ADRS). The ADRS will shape the School's research enterprise, mentor faculty, and drive scholarly activity at a nationally recognised institution in Birmingham, AL.

Reporting to the Dean, the ADRS will promote interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthen doctoral education, and position UAB Nursing for continued NIH funding and impact in health outcomes

Qualifications

• Must hold a research doctorate in nursing or a related discipline.
• Distinguished record of funded research, scholarly achievement, mentorship, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the School's research enterprise, scholarly activities, and doctoral education programs.
• Advance a culture of innovation and scientific excellence, support faculty and investigator success, expand interdisciplinary collaborations, and strengthen the School's national and international research impact.

Education

Research doctorate in nursing or related discipline

Job description

Description

Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship

School of Nursing

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing seeks an accomplished and visionary leader to serve as its next Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship (ADRS).

Ranked among the nation's leading public schools of nursing, UAB School of Nursing is home to approximately 3,300 students, 170 faculty, and 190 staff and is situated within one of the country's premier academic health science centers. The School is recognized for excellence in education, research, and clinical practice and ranked 11th nationally in NIH funding among schools of nursing in 2025.

Reporting directly to Dean Maria R. Shirey, the ADRS serves on the School's executive leadership team and provides strategic leadership for the School's research enterprise, scholarly activities, and doctoral education programs. The ADRS will advance a culture of innovation and scientific excellence, support faculty and investigator success, expand interdisciplinary collaborations, and strengthen the School's national and international research impact.

The successful candidate will hold a research doctorate in nursing or a related discipline, qualify for a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor, and demonstrate a distinguished record of funded research, scholarly achievement, mentorship, and leadership within a research-intensive academic environment. If a nurse, the candidate must be eligible for RN licensure in Alabama.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of nursing science at a nationally recognized institution with substantial research resources, strong momentum, and a deep commitment to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity.

The UAB School of Nursing has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix

Job Type Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution University of Alabama at Birmingham Job Location Birmingham, AL