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What does an associate dean of research do?

An Associate Dean of Research is a senior academic administrator responsible for overseeing and promoting research activities within a college or university. They support faculty and student research, facilitate grant applications, develop research policies, and ensure compliance with institutional and external regulations. Additionally, they often collaborate with other departments, manage research budgets, and help set strategic priorities to advance the institution's research mission.

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To thrive as an Associate Dean of Research, you need a strong background in academic research, leadership experience, and typically a doctoral degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with research funding mechanisms, grant management systems, and compliance protocols is essential. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster collaboration distinguish top performers in this role. These skills enable effective oversight of research initiatives, promote institutional growth, and ensure alignment with academic and regulatory standards.

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An Associate Dean of Research often juggles a demanding mix of administrative responsibilities—such as overseeing compliance, managing research budgets, and developing institutional policies—while also actively supporting faculty research efforts. One common challenge is allocating time effectively to both strategic leadership and hands-on mentorship. Additionally, staying informed about evolving funding landscapes and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations can require strong organizational and communication skills. Successfully managing these aspects often involves prioritizing tasks, fostering open communication, and building strong relationships with faculty and external partners.

What is the difference between Associate Dean Of Research vs Department Chair?

AspectAssociate Dean Of ResearchDepartment Chair
ResponsibilitiesOversees research initiatives, secures funding, and promotes research activities across departmentsManages academic programs, faculty, and curriculum within a specific department
Required CredentialsTypically requires a doctoral degree, research experience, and academic leadership backgroundUsually requires a doctoral degree, academic experience, and faculty leadership
Work EnvironmentUniversity administration, research offices, collaborative with faculty and external partnersDepartment offices, faculty meetings, student interactions
Industry UsageCommon in higher education institutions focusing on research growthCommon in academic institutions managing departmental operations

While both roles require advanced academic credentials and leadership skills, the Associate Dean Of Research primarily focuses on promoting and managing research activities across the institution, whereas the Department Chair manages academic programs and faculty within a specific department.

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Infographic showing various Associate Dean Of Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,685 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Associate Dean of Research

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

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Job description

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2026 - 339 Department CON-Niedfelt Nursing Research Center 50001251 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Nursing FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule TBD Requisition Category Operations Requisition Title Associate Dean of Research Job Title/Academic Rank Associate Dean of Research Additional Requisition Title Appointment Type M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Job/EEO Category Executive, Administrative and Managerial Job Requisition Begin Date 08/21/2026
Position Qualification
Position Summary
General Position Description
The Associate Dean for Research (ADR) is the senior research leadership position in the College of Nursing and represents the College on the Medical Center Campus and within the University in matters pertaining to research. This individual has the responsibility of research growth and development, evaluation of faculty research, administration of the Niedfelt Nursing Research Center (NNRC), public and professional relations with respect to research, and teaching as assigned. This individual provides leadership for the research enterprise by facilitating interdisciplinary research and scholarship among the faculty. This individual will work with research faculty to provide mentorship that will facilitate new revenue streams through federal grants, training grants, corporate gifts, foundations and other funding resources to enhance the UNMC CON research portfolio. This individual participates in the tripartite faculty role of teaching, research and service.
Responsibilities of the Position
  • Provides vision and leadership for the research mission of the College.
  • Serve as facilitator of research development for faculty of the College of Nursing.
  • Works collaboratively with division assistant deans in this process.
  • Provides consultation, information, and assistance to individual faculty in all stages of the research process from idea generation to implementation of the project to writing the final report.
  • Implements and assists others (e.g., research investigators and research committees) in implementation and evaluation of formal offerings designed for faculty research development.
  • Serves as a research mentor and role model for faculty and PhD students.
  • Provides mentorship to and oversight of the Assistant Dean for Research, including preparation to serve as interim ADR successor in times of emergent need.
  • Maintains a research program which has funding and results in scholarly publications and national presentations.
  • Recommends budgets and other resources for meeting the research mission of the College.
  • Provides input to division assistant deans and associate deans on faculty evaluations with research efforts of 30% or above.
  • Represents the Dean at designated meetings and, as needed, at regional, national, and international professional associations.
  • Creates and executes visibility opportunities of CON research and scholarship.

Administrator of Research Center

The Associate Dean for Research is responsible for the general administration of the NNRC, which includes overseeing
  • budget management;
  • staff priority setting;
  • recruitment, retainment, and evaluation of NNRC staff;
  • strategies and activities to promote faculty research productivity (e.g., offering and sharing development sessions and resources, facilitating peer feedback on proposals and scholarly products, providing information to faculty about funding opportunities;
  • review of research grant proposals;
  • compliance review process of all grants;
  • approval of budgets or all grant proposals submitted for external funding in accordance with College of Nursing Faculty Policy 4.2.4;
  • research space assignment in coordination with the Assistant Dean of Finance & Operations;
  • expansion of infrastructure to support research efforts, data management, and analytic processing; and
  • generation and maintenance of outcome data on overall faculty research and scholarship productivity in a quarterly and annual report.

Public and Professional Relations
  • The ADR represents the College's research to the local and global community through participating in nursing research organizations and other groups related to nursing research.
  • Interfaces with and promotes support for CON research within the UNMC Office of Research.
  • Communicates research activities within the College and the Medical Center through various media as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
  • Doctorally prepared researcher with documented skill in research, including research projects that have received major funding.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to guide others in their research, and have scholarly publications in refereed research journals.
  • Demonstrates professional leadership activity in professional organizations and must meet guidelines for Graduate Faculty status.
  • Academic rank is dependent upon qualifications. Terms of employment are in keeping with University of Nebraska policy.
  • Qualifications commensurate with appointment as Associate or Full Professor

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