Senior Associate Dean, Research & Innovation

University of Tennessee Health Sciences, College of Medicine; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine in Memphis invites applications for Senior Associate Dean for Research. The role provides strategic and administrative leadership for the college’s research mission, guiding investments, programs, and collaborations across the campus and system.

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or PhD with substantial leadership experience in an academic medical center, a track record of external funding and scholarly publications, and the ability to

Qualifications

• MD/DO/PhD or equivalent required.
• Proven leadership in an academic medical center setting.
• Track record of external funding and scholarly publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the College of Medicine's research portfolio.
• Oversee research infrastructure and portfolio development across campus and system.
• Foster collaborations with clinicians, scientists, and external partners to grow research impact.
• Report to senior leadership and align research strategy with institutional goals.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Grant management

Education

MD/DO/PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine in Memphis invites applications for Senior Associate Dean for Research. The role provides strategic and administrative leadership for the college’s research mission, guiding investments, programs, and collaborations across the campus and system.

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or PhD with substantial leadership experience in an academic medical center, a track record of external funding and scholarly publications, and the ability to