Assistant/Associate Vice President for Research Integrity

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Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Vice President for Research Integrity at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose

The Assistant/Associate Vice President for Research Integrity is responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and overseeing Wayne State University’s research integrity program, which ensures compliance with all requirements related to research misconduct, responsible conduct of research (RCR), human and animal research protections, conflict of interest, export controls, and research security. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Vice President oversees the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, which supports Wayne State’s mission of excellence in research, teaching and community service. This position also ensures policies are current and align with applicable requirements.

The Assistant/Associate Vice President serves as a strategic leader who develops innovative approaches to promote a culture of compliance across the university’s research enterprise, directs, plans, and controls the day-to-day, strategic management of the unit.

Essential Functions

(Essential functions are the primary duties/major job responsibilities that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The essential functions are listed in order of importance.)

Essential Function

% Time

Execute an innovative strategy to promote a culture of compliance – Stay informed regarding local, state, and federal compliance laws, regulations, issues and revisions that impact higher education and engage with peers across national organizations related to areas of responsibility. Must be forward-thinking and proactive in approach to regulatory changes and their impact on university-wide research programs.

20

Oversee the development and updating of compliance policies and procedures as may be needed to remain aligned with current regulatory requirements.

20

Investigate and respond to claims of research misconduct. Coordinate with the Office of Counsel, Dean’s Offices, and federal sponsors as required. Provide oversight to subject matter experts and manage processes and policies related to financial conflict of interest, foreign influence, export controls, and research security strategy compliance.

20

Oversee the following offices and compliance functions: Research Misconduct; Conflict of Interest; Export Controls; Institutional Review Board (IRB); Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC): Division of Animal Laboratory Resources (DLAR); Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS). Provide oversight and strategic direction for these critical research support functions. Serve as the Institutional Official (IO) for the human research protection program and the animal research program. Serve as the University’s Research Integrity Officer (RIO).

15

Engage proactively with faculty to build culture of compliance – Provide education and updates on research compliance topics to investigators, students, and other interested parties. Develop and promote enhanced programs for responsible conduct of research (RCR) training.

10

Service/membership on national and international professional organizations – Actively engage in professional organizations focused on research integrity, serve on internal and external committees, and bring best practices back to the University.

10

Other duties as assigned

5

WORK CONTEXT

This grid characterizes the position scope.

Job Reports to:

Vice President/AVP/Dean

Leadership Accountability:

Develops policy and strategic plans

Supervisory Accountability:

Supervises through management personnel

Organizational Accountability:

Manages department

Financial Accountability:

Manages operating budget

Customer Accountability:

Interfaces with officials and executives

Freedom to Act:

Operates with significant autonomy

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Education Master’s degree

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree with an advanced degree preferred.

Experience Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years’ experience)

  • Viable candidates will have at least 7-10 years of experience in higher education research compliance, responsible conduct of research, and conflict of interest.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to foster transparent and collaborative work relationships among a diverse set of stakeholders
  • Experience convening and coordinating committees and working groups
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with close attention to details
  • Leadership Skills: Proven track record of effective leadership and collaboration with ability to work with diverse constituents
  • Risk Management: Skills in risk assessment and risk mitigation related to research integrity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* A current and in-depth understanding of sponsor policies and the regulatory environment governing the conduct of academic research across core research compliance topics (e.g., human subject research, animal research, recombinant DNA/biosafety, export, conflict of interest, dual use research, clinical and FDA processes)

  • Training and Education: Ability to develop and deliver compliance training program, particularly RCR related training
  • Experience in managing research misconduct proceedings.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

Generic Division

Primary department:

H0905

Employment type:

  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Executive

Funding/salary information:

  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Hourly rate:
  • Salary minimum:
  • Salary hire maximum: $187,466

Working conditions:

Normal office environment.

Job openings:

  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:

How to apply

Apply now

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in metropolitan Detroit.

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 370 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 28,000 students. Wayne State’s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over 200 acres; its six extension centers offer higher education to students throughout Southeast Michigan. Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world we live in.