Assistant​/Associate Director of Research and Grants, DCOM, Orange Park

Assistant/Associate Director of Research and Grants, DCOM, Orange Park

Position Title Assistant/Associate Director of Research and Grants, DCOM, Orange Park

Department

Department DCOM BASIC SCIENCES

Position Category

Position Category Staff Full Time

Job Description

The Director of Research primarily serves the interests of the faculty and students of LMU - DCOM at the designated location as they engage in the research process. The Director of Research works to improve research opportunities, funding and working conditions at designated LMU - DCOM locations. The Director of Research is responsible for creating and maintaining the strategic plan for LMU - DCOM research collaborating with the Associate Dean of Research, LMU - DCOM administration, and department chairs.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Campus

Campus Orange Park Florida

• promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
• promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• participate on University committees
• provide oversight and administration of the allocation of matching, startup and discretionary funds, distribution of space and facilities, administration of bridge support, and policies relating to research areas
• plan the Research budget with various departments for submission to designated Associate Dean for approval
• establish and maintain communication with Federal agencies and other institutions as needed
• meet regularly with the Associate Dean of Research, the Department chairs and Administrators, and members of the LMU - DCOM faculty to discuss and act on research related matters
• identify and obtain student research opportunities
• provide oversight of student research scholar(s)
• support and guide faculty with IRB and research proposal writing
• hold faculty development sessions based on needs of the faculty
• keep a comprehensive record of research and grant activities and provide reports when requested
• provide research related faculty development and student presentations
• serve as a member of the LMU - DCOM Research Committee
• complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs
• perform other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number S04869P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 12/03/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 03/03/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or human resources .

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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