Associate Director, Quality, Research & Education

Wayne State University; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking an Associate Director for Quality, Research, and Education in the Dept. Internal Medicine at the Detroit campus. The role leads clinical quality improvement, research, and HIV workforce education across multiple programs, aligning grant-funded work with institutional goals.

The position emphasizes strategic oversight, collaboration with partners, and mentoring of clinical staff and trainees within a Ryan White-funded environment in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required.
• DNP or related field preferred for advanced nursing leadership.
• Experience leading large-scale quality improvement or education initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across clinical quality improvement, research, and education initiatives.
• Oversee budget and workplan development for grant-funded HIV workforce development programs.
• Lead clinical research oversight including trials and implementation science.
• Coordinate interprofessional education and training activities with clinical staff and students.
• Foster external partnerships with academic institutions, researchers, funders, and government agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Interprofessional Collaboration

Data-driven Decision Making

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree

DNP preferred

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking an Associate Director for Quality, Research, and Education in the Dept. Internal Medicine at the Detroit campus. The role leads clinical quality improvement, research, and HIV workforce education across multiple programs, aligning grant-funded work with institutional goals.

The position emphasizes strategic oversight, collaboration with partners, and mentoring of clinical staff and trainees within a Ryan White-funded environment in Michigan.