Vice Chair of Research - Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

• Research-intensive faculty grew from 5 to 16 individuals (with an additional 5 highly-productive adjunct faculty members);
• Grant awards expanded from $1.1 million to over $4 million annually;
• Peer-reviewed publications grew from 21 to 187 annually.

• Develop and report on key milestones of a strategic plan for research
  • Provide leadership for faculty recruitment, research administration, planning, and program evaluation
  • Develop new and augmented research-related activities to reinforce the department’s reputation as a destination for exceptional research
• Represent the department’s research portfolio and faculty in:
  • Monthly departmental leadership meetings;
  • Monthly and ad hoc SOM Research Leadership meetings;
  • National and international forums; and
  • Promote awareness, recognition, and engagement with DFPM research and impacts through collaboration with DFPM’s Communications Officer
• Identify and engage in opportunities that enhance research productivity:
  • Communicating new and evolving opportunities, regulatory changes, and institutional or departmental announcements with key stakeholders
  • Provide mentorship by championing and channeling every faculty member’s efforts towards distinctions and milestones in research
• Enhance the DFPM’s research culture and infrastructure for high-quality research
  • Support and streamline administrative processes that facilitate high-quality grant submissions, awards, and project implementation
  • Identify and engage new participants (e.g., clinical faculty, residents, student learners) in research projects and products
  • Engage in real-time problem-solving related to faculty, staff, submission, and project challenges that emerge ad hoc
• Collaborate with other Vice Chairs and Division Directors to integrate DFPM functions and support a cohesive community of clinicians, scholars, and learners

• Have MD and/or PhD-equivalent credentials
• Have a track record of an externally funded grant portfolio for at least 5 years
• Meet Emory University requirements for rank at Associate Professor or higher
• Have alignment with DFPM’s areas of research
• Have a demonstrated track record of mentorship

• A current CV
• A letter of interest (maximum: 2 pages) detailing their experiences in research, leadership, and mentorship, and a proposed vision for advancing DFPM research

At a later stage, shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide up to three references

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.