Associate Dean for Research

The Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) at Saint Louis University (SLU) seeks a collaborative academic leader and funded investigator to serve as Associate Dean for Research (ADR).

The oldest university west of the Mississippi River and the second-oldest Jesuit university in the nation, SLU is a private urban research university offering undergraduate and graduate programs to 13,000 students.

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

One of 12 colleges and schools within SLU, DCHS offers high-quality, high-demand programs that prepare graduates to succeed in the competitive healthcare sector.

The college’s 75 full-time faculty and 26 staff are housed in the Dean’s Office and five academic departments : Clinical Health Sciences (CHS), Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), Nutrition & Dietetics (ND), Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy (OSOT), and Physical Therapy & Athletic Training (PTAT).

DCHS maintains 11 professional accreditations for its academic programs. Growth in research has been a high priority, and the number of current grants has increased each year in the last four fiscal years.

In FY23, extramural research awards total more than $1.5 million.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to promote research growth, build partnerships, and harness the intellectual currency of an ambitious College led by a dynamic new dean within a university committed to becoming a preeminent Jesuit Carnegie R1 research institution.

Reporting to the Dean, the ADR will be expected to build bridges and connections within SLU and across the healthcare ecosystem to promote a robust research agenda for the College.

The ADR will drive strategic initiatives and tactical projects to further the research function of DCHS.

The ideal candidate for ADR would understand the intrinsic and network value of tenure track and on-tenure track faculty and be committed to supporting and celebrating their various research contributions.

The ADR should demonstrate a successful track record of funding from federal agencies and creating thriving conditions for multi-investigator research teams.

A strong candidate will demonstrate a plan for building DCHS’s research infrastructure and positioning DCHS to compete for extramural research, training, and center grants.

The ADR will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated experience collaborating with others, and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents.

The ADR must be an advocate for DCHS and demonstrate a deep resonance with SLU’s mission, values, and commitment to service.

An earned doctorate (Ph.D / Ed.D) from an accredited institution in a related field with credentials warranting tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor within one of the departments in DCHS is required.

Screening will begin in May and continue until an appointment is made. Applications (including CV, a cover letter addressing interest, leadership philosophy, and commitment to diversity;

and the names of five references) should be submitted using DSG’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries should be directed electronically to [email protected].

Compensation : The final salary will be competitive and based on the selected candidate’s experience and will include base faculty salary plus administrative stipend.

The range will start at $210,000 for base salary. SLU provides a comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, annuity and retirement plans, long-term disability, and Tuition Remission for employees, spouse, and children.

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