Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Innovation (Associate or Full Professor)
Loyola University Chicago
Position Details Position Details Job Title Associate Dean of Research and Scholarly Innovation (Associate or Full Professor) Position Title Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Innovation (Associate or Full Professor) Position Number Job Category University Faculty Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A) Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No Duties and Responsibilities Salary Range: $100,000 – $160,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) seeks a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean of Research and Scholarly Innovation. This leadership position brings exceptional opportunities to drive excellence and innovation in nursing research and scholarship by fostering a highly supportive environment for research, scholarship, and innovation in the MNSON that transcends all aspects of the school. This is a 50% administrative and 50% teaching/scholarship/service position with 9-month faculty teaching responsibilities and a 12-month administrative contract.
The Associate Dean of Research and Scholarly Innovation is responsible for the following areas:
Mission: Champions the MNSON mission by leading the development and execution of a strategic vision for research and scholarly innovation, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and national nursing research priorities. Strategy and Oversight: Provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and guidance to elevate the MNSON research and scholarship enterprise; fosters a culture of research excellence, innovation, and impact at national and global levels. Communities of Interest: Strengthens interdisciplinary and interinstitutional research collaborations; collaborates with Department Chairs and Endowed Chair for Nursing Research to mentor and support research-focused faculty in building robust, sustainable programs of research; partners with the Associate Dean for Innovative Partnerships and Faculty Practice to integrate research with practice scholarship. Initiatives: Drives the MNSON research agenda by mentoring emerging nurse scientists, expanding collaborative research opportunities across academic units, and enhancing the school’s reputation for research excellence. Collaboration and Mentoring: Cultivates a thriving research community by fostering collaboration, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students. Benchmarking and Accountability: Establishes clear metrics to assess research productivity, impact, and innovation; leverages internal and external benchmarking data to ensure accountability and continuous advancement of MNSON research initiatives. Funding: Expands faculty-led, externally funded research programs with a focus on securing NIH or NIH-equivalent funding; implements strategic initiatives to enhance faculty success in obtaining competitive research grants and funding opportunities. Qualifications See Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field Eligible for Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse Eligibility for appointment to the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure (Full Professor preferred) Sustained track record of NIH or equivalent funding Sustained, impactful publication record Demonstrated leadership experience in research administration, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Open Date 02/25/2025 Close Date Salary Range $100,000 - $160,000 Additional Salary Information This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. As Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Innovation, an administrative stipend will be added for a twelve-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin in February 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:
Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants. Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives. Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service. Direct applications to: https://www.careers.luc.edu
Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chairperson of the Search Committee, Karen Saban @ksaban@luc.edu.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is the largest of twenty-seven Jesuit colleges and universities (https://ajcunet.edu/) and one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola enrolls approximately 17,000 students, including over 11,000 undergraduates, across its three campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area: Lake Shore Campus on Chicago’s north side; Water Tower Campus near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago; and Health Sciences Campus in the western suburb of Maywood. The University has over 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty. It also operates a study abroad center – the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC) – in Rome, Italy. Loyola offers programs in a variety of disciplines through thirteen schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences (founded in 1870), the School of Law (1908), the Stritch School of Medicine (1909), the School of Social Work (1914), the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (1914), the Graduate School (1915), the Quinlan School of Business (1922), the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (1935), the School of Education (1969), the School of Communication (2008), Arrupe College (2014) which operates as a two-year college and confers associates degrees, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health (2019), and the School of Environmental Sustainability (2020).
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission-driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/31267 Job Number 8500459 Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS Posting Details Posting Detail Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2025 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Inclusive Excellence Statement Optional Documents Other Document Supplemental Questions
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) seeks a dynamic, visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean of Research and Scholarly Innovation. This leadership position brings exceptional opportunities to drive excellence and innovation in nursing research and scholarship by fostering a highly supportive environment for research, scholarship, and innovation in the MNSON that transcends all aspects of the school. This is a 50% administrative and 50% teaching/scholarship/service position with 9-month faculty teaching responsibilities and a 12-month administrative contract.
The Associate Dean of Research and Scholarly Innovation is responsible for the following areas:
Mission: Champions the MNSON mission by leading the development and execution of a strategic vision for research and scholarly innovation, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and national nursing research priorities. Strategy and Oversight: Provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and guidance to elevate the MNSON research and scholarship enterprise; fosters a culture of research excellence, innovation, and impact at national and global levels. Communities of Interest: Strengthens interdisciplinary and interinstitutional research collaborations; collaborates with Department Chairs and Endowed Chair for Nursing Research to mentor and support research-focused faculty in building robust, sustainable programs of research; partners with the Associate Dean for Innovative Partnerships and Faculty Practice to integrate research with practice scholarship. Initiatives: Drives the MNSON research agenda by mentoring emerging nurse scientists, expanding collaborative research opportunities across academic units, and enhancing the school’s reputation for research excellence. Collaboration and Mentoring: Cultivates a thriving research community by fostering collaboration, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students. Benchmarking and Accountability: Establishes clear metrics to assess research productivity, impact, and innovation; leverages internal and external benchmarking data to ensure accountability and continuous advancement of MNSON research initiatives. Funding: Expands faculty-led, externally funded research programs with a focus on securing NIH or NIH-equivalent funding; implements strategic initiatives to enhance faculty success in obtaining competitive research grants and funding opportunities. Qualifications See Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Physical Demands None Working Conditions None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field Eligible for Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse Eligibility for appointment to the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure (Full Professor preferred) Sustained track record of NIH or equivalent funding Sustained, impactful publication record Demonstrated leadership experience in research administration, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Open Date 02/25/2025 Close Date Salary Range $100,000 - $160,000 Additional Salary Information This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. As Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Innovation, an administrative stipend will be added for a twelve-month service basis. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin in February 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:
Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants. Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives. Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service. Direct applications to: https://www.careers.luc.edu
Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chairperson of the Search Committee, Karen Saban @ksaban@luc.edu.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is the largest of twenty-seven Jesuit colleges and universities (https://ajcunet.edu/) and one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola enrolls approximately 17,000 students, including over 11,000 undergraduates, across its three campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area: Lake Shore Campus on Chicago’s north side; Water Tower Campus near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago; and Health Sciences Campus in the western suburb of Maywood. The University has over 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty. It also operates a study abroad center – the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC) – in Rome, Italy. Loyola offers programs in a variety of disciplines through thirteen schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences (founded in 1870), the School of Law (1908), the Stritch School of Medicine (1909), the School of Social Work (1914), the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (1914), the Graduate School (1915), the Quinlan School of Business (1922), the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (1935), the School of Education (1969), the School of Communication (2008), Arrupe College (2014) which operates as a two-year college and confers associates degrees, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health (2019), and the School of Environmental Sustainability (2020).
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission-driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/31267 Job Number 8500459 Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS Posting Details Posting Detail Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/01/2025 Position End Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Inclusive Excellence Statement Optional Documents Other Document Supplemental Questions
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Do you currently hold, or are you eligible for, RN licensure in the State of Illinois? Yes No Where did you hear about this position? • Colleague • American Association of Colleges of Nursing • National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties • Midwest Nursing Research Society • Southern Nursing Research Society • National Black Nurses Association • National Association of Hispanic Nurses • Philipine Nurses Association of America • American Academy of Nursing • National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education • Chronicle of Higher Education • Other, please specify:(Open Ended Question)
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