Vice Dean of Addiction Sciences

Marshall University•Huntington, WV

About The Position

Core Responsibilities The Vice Dean of Addiction Sciences will report directly to the Dean of the medical school with the following roles and responsibilities: Commit to a broad university and community strategy to address the SUD problem through an integrated multidisciplinary approach. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation at all levels of engagement with the SUD crisis. Support the recruitment, development, and retention of talented faculty and staff members to ensure the highest standards of care, education and research. Expand the institutional research infrastructure in the context of bench to community approaches to addiction and recovery with emphasis on targeted translational discoveries. Promote professional growth and development opportunities for faculty and staff within the addiction sciences division of the medical school. Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of addiction treatment programs and community initiatives. Enhance and expand existing programs, ensuring they are aligned with the latest evidence-based practices and research findings. Identify and develop new programs to address emerging needs in addiction sciences and community health. Work closely with the executive leadership team of Marshall Health Network to align addiction sciences initiatives with the organization’s overall strategic goals. Partner with the City of Huntington and other community stakeholders in the region to develop and implement comprehensive addiction treatment and prevention programs. Enhance collaboration and strategic integration of the medical school and main university campus efforts directed at impacting the SUD problems of our region and beyond. Ensure the efficient and effective management of resources, including budget planning and oversight, to support the mission goals related to SUD . Monitor and evaluate program performance, using data and analytics to drive improvements and achieve measurable outcomes. Develop and implement strategies to ensure the sustainability of present and future programs by securing federal and state grants and by leveraging opioid settlements. Lead innovative fundraising efforts to support the growth and sustainability of addiction treatment and community programs. Engage with donors, grant-making organizations, and other funding sources to cultivate relationships and secure financial support. Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for addiction sciences and treatment, representing The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall University at local, regional, and national levels. Engage with policymakers, funders, and other stakeholders to promote policies and initiatives that support addiction treatment and prevention.

Responsibilities

Commit to a broad university and community strategy to address the SUD problem through an integrated multidisciplinary approach.
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation at all levels of engagement with the SUD crisis.
Support the recruitment, development, and retention of talented faculty and staff members to ensure the highest standards of care, education and research.
Expand the institutional research infrastructure in the context of bench to community approaches to addiction and recovery with emphasis on targeted translational discoveries.
Promote professional growth and development opportunities for faculty and staff within the addiction sciences division of the medical school.
Oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of addiction treatment programs and community initiatives.
Enhance and expand existing programs, ensuring they are aligned with the latest evidence-based practices and research findings.
Identify and develop new programs to address emerging needs in addiction sciences and community health.
Work closely with the executive leadership team of Marshall Health Network to align addiction sciences initiatives with the organization’s overall strategic goals.
Partner with the City of Huntington and other community stakeholders in the region to develop and implement comprehensive addiction treatment and prevention programs.
Enhance collaboration and strategic integration of the medical school and main university campus efforts directed at impacting the SUD problems of our region and beyond.
Ensure the efficient and effective management of resources, including budget planning and oversight, to support the mission goals related to SUD .
Monitor and evaluate program performance, using data and analytics to drive improvements and achieve measurable outcomes.
Develop and implement strategies to ensure the sustainability of present and future programs by securing federal and state grants and by leveraging opioid settlements.
Lead innovative fundraising efforts to support the growth and sustainability of addiction treatment and community programs.
Engage with donors, grant-making organizations, and other funding sources to cultivate relationships and secure financial support.
Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for addiction sciences and treatment, representing The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Marshall University at local, regional, and national levels.
Engage with policymakers, funders, and other stakeholders to promote policies and initiatives that support addiction treatment and prevention.