Department of Urology - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine The newly established Department of Urology at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine invites applications for a visionary and accomplished scholar to serve as
Vice Chair for Research. This full-time leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and elevate the department's research enterprise. Academic rank, tenure status, and compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.
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: [email protected] 
