Associate Dean for Research, School of Nursing and Health Studies
University of Miami
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Posted: 07-Mar-25
Location: Coral Gables, Florida
Type: Full Time
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Executive
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College / University
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Associate Dean for Research, School of Nursing and Health Studies
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
The University of Miami’s (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) seeks an innovative, collaborative, and strategic research leader to serve as the next Associate Dean for Research (ADR). Reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Studies, the ADR will provide leadership and an ambitious vision in shaping the future of SONHS’ research goals. The ADR will enhance SONHS’ already thriving research enterprise, mentor and support a high-achieving faculty, leverage external partnerships with key health systems, and serve as an expert in the research landscape of nursing and health studies as well as diverse funding mechanisms.
The University of Miami is one of the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, with over $500M in research and sponsored program expenditures. UM strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. UM is located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world and is home to 19,000 students and 17,000 faculty and staff. UM is a vibrant and diverse community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.
The mission of SONHS is to transform lives and health care through education, research, innovation, and service across the hemisphere. The school houses several notably ranked and accredited academic programs, including baccalaureate degrees in nursing science, public health, and the health sciences, as well as master’s programs, post-master’s certificates, and doctoral programs, including the PhD in Nursing Science and DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). Ranked No. 11 overall by the Blue Ridge Institute for NIH funding and No.5 among private institutions, the SONHS is a school on the rise with incredible momentum and a rapidly ascending growth trajectory. The next ADR will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in guiding SONHS to reach even higher tiers of success.
The ideal candidate will possess a background in nursing or other health sciences and demonstrate a proven track record of securing funded research. They should have expertise in promoting and supporting research through diverse funding sources and substantial experience in fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Additionally, they will excel in mentoring and developing faculty and possess significant knowledge of research administration. The next ADR will serve on the Dean’s leadership team and partner with the Dean in developing bold and sustainable goals for SONHS’ research enterprise.
The University of Miami has retained the national executive search firm Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-miami-school-nursing-and-health-studies/associate-dean-research
