By achieving these goals, we will amplify our research capacity and
cultivate a culture of creativity and innovation.
Role Overview
The Vice Chair for Research will work closely with the Department
Chair to develop and execute a long-term strategic vision that
bridges basic science and clinical application—translating
discoveries from bench to bedside. The ideal candidate will lead
the development of infrastructure that supports clinical,
translational, community-based, and educational research. We are
particularly interested in individuals whose work addresses the
fundamental mechanisms of urologic disease through genetic,
molecular, or therapeutic innovation. The role will be enhanced by
a transformational gift to the Department of Urology supporting
research, education, and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will lead and support the following departmental
research priorities:
- Strategic Planning & Oversight
- Co-develop a long-term research strategy that supports current
initiatives and fosters new opportunities.
- Leadership & Supervision
- Represent the Department on institutional research
committees
- Supervise Teaching & Research (T&R) faculty, staff, and
administrators
- Funding Development
- Identify funding sources and facilitate grant workshops
- Serve as internal reviewer/editor for proposals to enhance
competitiveness
- Recruitment & Retention
- Identify strategic faculty needs and lead recruitment
efforts
- Support retention and growth of research-active faculty and
staff
- Infrastructure Management
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and grant requirements
- Oversee lab space, equipment, and research resources
- Mentorship
- Mentor faculty and trainees (students, residents, fellows,
postdocs)
- Cultivate a supportive environment for scholarly growth
- Career Development
- Promote professional development of faculty and trainees
through workshops, collaborations, and educational events
- Research Communication
- Lead dissemination of research updates via reports, web
content, and social media
- Community Engagement
- Advance research addressing urologic health disparities in
VCU’s service communities and beyond
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent degree with formal training or credentials in
a relevant urological discipline
- Active, externally funded research program in basic,
translational, or clinical urology
- Proven track record of scholarly achievement and funding
success appropriate for rank
- Extensive experience mentoring trainees and junior faculty
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills suited to
an interdisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Benefits : All full-time university faculty and staff are
eligible for VCU’s robust
benefits package that includes
comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave
granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.
Salary Range: Commensurate
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Restricted: No
ORP Eligible: Yes
Rank: Open
Tenure: Open
Months: 12
Contact Name: Katherine Mulloy, Assistant Dean
Contact Email: kmulloy@vcu.edu