Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of an undergraduate program. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Associate Dean of Research provides leadership for the planning, implementation, maintenance and continuous quality improvement of all domains and activities pertaining to research and scholarly activity at Touro University Nevada.
The Associate Dean of Research heads the Research Department of Touro University Nevada. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The position operates across the entire university, including both Colleges.
The Associate Dean is responsible for stimulating new and optimizing current research and scholarly activities. The successful candidate oversees and directs the research activities of the individual investigator and groups of faculty members and students to help them realize their research and scholarly agendas. This position is also responsible for evaluating pre-proposals and to help coordinate interdisciplinary, multi-principal investigator research proposals, grants, and all other relevant research activities.
The Associate Dean is further responsible for overseeing internal award programs, providing seed money for new investigators, small equipment grants and travel grants for students. The Associate Dean helps promote researcher recognition, communication about and collaboration with research conducted throughout and across the entire Touro University System.
The Associate Dean ensures that the colleges’ faculty and student researchers follow best practices in the management and oversight of TUN-supported research initiatives (externally and internally funded; departmentally funded, among others). This position has oversight of Touro University Nevada research compliance committees, including, but not limited to, the IRB, IACUC, and Biosafety Committees.
This position has oversight of a research complex with over 6,000 square feet of space, including two wet labs with BSL-2 and BSL-2 rooms, a vivarium, and a human performance lab. The Research Department also facilitates a robust evidence synthesis review program. Additionally, the institution partners with clinicians in the Las Vegas area for research off-site and collaborates on research efforts with several other Touro campuses and facilities across the country as well as with investigators around the world.
The Associate Dean for Research is responsible for the strategy and implementation of the institution’s sponsored (grant and contract) research program, overseeing the Sponsored Programs Manager.
The Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean of the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in fulfillment of the delineated Missions of the University and both Colleges (College of Osteopathic Medicine and College of Health and Human Services). The Associate Dean for Research works closely and collaboratively with faculty, department chairs, and school directors in both Colleges, and represents both Colleges with internal and external constituencies, including Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as other Touro University System campuses.
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Touro University Nevada (TUN) and the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUNCOM) promote a diverse community that begins with students, faculty, staff, and administration who respect each other and value each other’s dignity. By identifying and removing barriers and fostering individual potential, TUN cultivates a community where all members can learn and grow. TUN is committed to a safe environment that encourages intellectual, academic, and social interaction and engagement across multiple intersections of identities. Creating and maintaining a caring community that embraces diversity in its broadest sense is among the highest priorities.
Leadership, staff, and faculty have identified diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values for Touro University Nevada. We believe in living and promoting these values as we are dedicated to creating a more diverse physician workforce and to develop skillful, culturally caring and competent physicians to improve health and solve health disparities.