Title: Associate Dean for Research
Position Number: 89508
Hiring Unit: Coll of Hlth Sci & SW, School of Medicine, Associate Dean for Research
Location: Kaka’ako, Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: May 22, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment. First review of applications will begin on June 15, 2026 and will continue until position is filled.
Salary Range: $162,156 to $291,885 Annual
Additional Salary Info: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds
Other Conditions: Position to begin approximately September 2026.
INTRODUCTION
The primary objective of the Associate Dean for Research is to assist the Dean in managing the research operations for the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM). This position also oversees the JABSOM Graduate Programs and serves as a liaison with the Dean of the Graduate Division.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Dean in the overall day-to-day administration of JABSOM research operations, including working on the Dean's behalf to oversee all functional areas of the school's research and infrastructure administration relating to planning, policy development, and program supervision for graduate programs.
Under the direction of the Dean, ensures compliance with all state, federal, and university rules and regulations related to research conducted at the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).
Develops and implements policies and procedures for research at JABSOM to facilitate the conduct of sound, safe research in learning and working environments that comply with state, federal, and NIH-specific expectations.
Ensures that the mission, vision, and goals of JABSOM are met to maintain the highest-quality research and teaching.
Fosters an environment where excellence in research enhances the mission of the school, campus, and university.
Provides a strategic foundation for the JABSOM research mission in developing scientific discovery and prioritizing translational research to transform findings into clinical applications.
Develops and implements formal guidance and support mechanisms to assist faculty with individual research programs.
Develops and coordinates resources to facilitate scholarly achievement of faculty and students.
Develops and maintains continuous quality improvement programs for the school's research mission.
Enhances the function of the JABSOM grants application and management offices in conjunction with the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Office of Research Services (ORS), and other entities at the UH System level, including Data Governance and Data Security.
Serves as a liaison between clinical research training, clinical outcomes assessment, clinical research networks, and translational research by working closely with the Chief Academic Officers of JABSOM-affiliated healthcare systems, the infrastructure grant leads that support clinical research, and the UHCC Clinical Trials Office.
Collaborates with Kaka?ako Campus Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop and manage the research operating budget of the school.
Oversees administrative and fiscal responsibilities for JABSOM research infrastructure, ensuring sound fiscal management and compliance with regulations for grants and contracts.
Assists the Dean with oversight of research support faculty and staff.
May maintain own research program as evidenced by publications and research grants.
Collaborates directly with the UH Manoa Dean of Graduate Division to provide comprehensive oversight of all JABSOM graduate programs (i.e., Master's, PhD, graduate certificates), ensuring academic excellence and a safe learning and working environment.
Supports advising for JABSOM graduate students.
Participates in UHM and UH System research meetings (i.e., those convened by the Office of the Vice-President for Research and Innovation)
Assists Center/Institute Directors in the development and implementation of developing and implementing strategic plans for research centers/institutes in collaboration with other UH campus and community entities.
Assists the JABSOM Dean with fundraising for research, including working with hospital system leadership to provide academic mission support for strategically-focused strategically focused research programs.
Assists with research linkages within the UH system and into the Pacific, as well as between JABSOM and institutions on the U.S. Continent.
Helps the JABSOM Dean sustain focused research themes at the school that resonate with the community or our collective strengths (especially in support of JABSOM research infrastructure grants).
Develops and maintains the cross-disciplinary and cross-school relationships required to increase the research visibility and productivity of JABSOM, the campus, and the university.
Maintains a network of research relationships at the state, national, and international levels.
Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures of the University, raises awareness among staff, and directs them in such a way that University compliance requirements are met.
Identifies and mitigates through policy development/revision/enhancement and training, areas of risk and developing risk to the University, e.g., legal, financial, reputation, and compliance risk, and ensures team is aware and focused on addressing same.
All other duties as assigned by the dean.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate (e.g., PhD or MD) from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of professional experience working in administrative management at an accredited medical school or equivalent research leadership experience. Such experience shall include overseeing complex research operations in compliance with university rules and state and federal laws, facilitating resources for faculty and students, and collaborating (specifically, as Principal Investigator) with other principal investigators and researchers on a diverse portfolio of extramurally funded projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of research operations in an accredited medical school; knowledge of the policies and practices involved in the administration of a medical school.
Demonstrated knowledge of working with unionized faculty in higher education.
Ability to comprehend and interpret administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships, solve problems, think creatively, and resolve conflicts.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to PhD or MD degree, either possess an MBA, MPH, JD, or Med.
TO APPLY:
. Applicant must submit the following:
Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
CV
Names and contact information of five professional references
Official transcripts (or original documentation from the institution confirming degree or copy of U.S. board certification or U.S. medical license). Copies of transcripts are accepted when used in lieu of current U.S. board certification or current U.S. medical license, however, if used for verification, original transcripts are required upon hire.
The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
INQUIRIES:
Email:
[email protected]