Vice Chair for Research

University of Maryland, Baltimore • Baltimore, MD

100d • $220,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Join the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, as we are seeking a pediatric research expert (Professor level) to lead our growing research program. The Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Pediatrics will provide oversight, leadership and guidance in all aspects of the research enterprise of the Department of Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit of innovation and excellence in all research activities of the Department of Pediatrics.
• Provide visionary oversight of departmental research programs.
• Advise the Department Chair regarding new directions and issues of immediate concern related to the research programs.
• Maintain thorough familiarity with all aspects of the departmental research enterprise.
• Develop and communicate approved departmental policies and practices related to the research missions.
• Promote intra- and interdepartmental, interdisciplinary and intercollegiate research efforts.
• Develop and monitor research mentorship programs for faculty members.
• Participate fully in the development and execution of department strategies.
• Represent the Department in his/her area(s) of responsibility.
• Participate in relevant and appropriate committees in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Children’s Hospital.
• Participate actively and fully as a member of the Department Chair’s Executive Council.
• Evaluate research programs within the department.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness, viability and status of each research program.
• Develop and propose to Department Chair a departmental strategic plan for research.
• Provide insight and leadership for developing new research programs.
• Guide the recruitment of research faculty.
• Review and make recommendations regarding research proposals and start up packages for faculty recruitment.
• Serve as the primary departmental representative and liaison for research activities involving other departments within the School of Medicine and other schools within the University.
• Lead and appoint the Department of Pediatrics Research Committee.
• Create and maintain a database of all faculty research projects available for students/residents to participate in.
• Lead initiatives in the professional development of all research faculty.
• Serve as the liaison to faculty for matters related to departmental infrastructure required for effective pre- and post-grant accounting and administration.
• Provide oversight to ensure effective use of all research space assigned to the department.
• Monitor overall departmental performance in research.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all relevant and appropriate University policies and procedures.
• Oversee acquisition, maintenance and availability of shared equipment.
• Seek institutional research resources and determine how they will serve the goals of the department of pediatrics.
• Work with the department Chief Administrative Officer and Research Administrator on matters under scope of responsibility as appropriate.

Benefits

• Very generous leave package
• Dependent tuition remission for any school within the University of Maryland system
• Excellent pension/retirement plans
• Very competitive salary with bonus opportunity (salary range: $220,000-$300,000)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees