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Under the direction of the Vice President Research and Graduate Studies, the Assistant Dean, Research, is responsible for aspects of planning, development, and implementation of a research strategy compatible with the NOSM University Strategic Plan.  The position has an administrative stipend of $10,000 per academic year and has a teaching remission of a minimum of 2.5 teaching credits with the possibility of additional teaching credits to be discussed and agreed as per the Collective Agreement (Ref. Article 2.2, A, (iv), b).

 

Responsibilities

Tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Contribute to the overall research profile of NOSM in conjunction with the Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies;
• Advise the Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies on strategies to improve the University’s research profile;
• Keep informed about research funding programs that could relate to NOSM University and encourage faculty members to apply for research funding;
• Make connections with and among researchers and institutions to enable applications for large project funding;
• Oversee research laboratory space (wet and dry labs) on both the Thunder Bay and Sudbury campuses;
• Participate as an ex-officio member of the Senate;
• Participate in NOSM University research-related committees and contribute to research review award committees;
• Chair the Northern Health Research Conference;
• Contribute to advisory committees as needed for research related matters;
• Participate as needed in regional, national and international research-related committees;
• Communicate and consult with other Research Offices to promote interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research efforts;
• Liaise with and support Division Heads in facilitating research career development and support of faculty members’ research needs;
• Participate in strategic planning and budget development processes; and
• May be invited to participate in the University’s senior leadership and/or senior academic leadership group(s).

 

Qualifications

Education

• The successful candidate must hold a PhD, MD or equivalent degree and must be a NOSM faculty member.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in health or medical research
• Experience in research activities including applying for and receiving grant funds, managing a research program, publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals, protecting intellectual property and attending research conferences
• Experience in promoting a productive research environment to foster the research of others
• Commitment to develop innovative research strategies in northern, rural and remote environments, including Indigenous and Francophone communities
• Experience with interdisciplinary approaches to research
• Experience with rural, Indigenous and/or Francophone communities preferred
• Superior communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Flexible and comfortable with diversity
• Respect for individuals and due process
• Strong leadership and decision making skills
• Effective team player and team leader
• Open, collegial consultative management style
• Ability to mentor and encourage career progression in others
• Knowledgeable about progressive approaches to leading change, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Able to reduce complex financial and human resource topics to information that is easily understood by a broad range of individuals and groups
• Analytical and synthesis skills and aptitude in administrative writing
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations that apply to the work being performed

• High ethical standards, honesty and integrity
• Organized and analytical, with the ability to set priorities and see them implemented
• Innovative, intelligent, enthusiastic and energetic
• Exercises good judgement in difficult circumstances, taking into account both short and long-term consequences and due process
• Commitment to advancing and maintaining NOSM as a health workplace
• A willingness to travel on behalf of NOSM in order to fulfill responsibilities

 

 

Language

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbally, written and comprehension)
• French/Indigenous language skills would be considered asset

 

The NOSM University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, or require an accessible version this posting, please contact Human Resources via email at hr@nosm.ca.

 The NOSM University invites applications from all qualified individuals. NOSM University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

NOSM University needs to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

“ I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada but I am legally eligible to work in Canada”

“I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada”

While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.