The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) seeks an experienced and collaborative academic leader to serve as Vice Chair of Research. This senior faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor will provide strategic leadership for the department's research mission and support the growth, productivity, and success of faculty and trainees across the research spectrum.

The Vice Chair of Research will work in close partnership with the Department Chair, institutional leadership, and UMSOM research offices to strengthen research infrastructure, expand extramural funding, and enhance the national profile of the department's scholarly activities

Successful candidates should be able to:
* Provide leadership and oversight of the department's research enterprise, encompassing basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes research
* Monitor, track, and report departmental research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, grant submissions and awards, presentations, and other scholarly activities
* Promote and support scholarly activity among faculty, residents, and fellows, including grant development, manuscript preparation, and participation in regional, national, and international scientific meetings
* Provide mentorship to junior faculty and early-career investigators to support academic advancement, research independence, and promotion
* Oversee resident and fellow research programs, including research curriculum development, project oversight, regulatory compliance, and dissemination of scholarly work
* Prepare and present an annual departmental research report outlining accomplishments, challenges, and strategic opportunities
* Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year departmental research strategic plan aligned with UMSOM and institutional priorities
* Collaborate with UMSOM research offices, funding agencies, and external partners to enhance research infrastructure, funding opportunities, and interdisciplinary collaboration

* PhD with a sustained record of research excellence and extramural funding from federal agencies, foundations, and/or industry
* Candidates have an established federal grant portfolio that can be transferred to the University of Maryland
* Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at UMSOM on the Tenure Track
* Demonstrated leadership experience with a strong record of mentoring faculty, residents, and fellows
* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and innovation within a complex academic medical center

UMSOM offers competitive compensation and comprehensive suite of benefits including 403b retirement, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, paid vacation, CME leave and allowance, relocation assistance, and more.

To apply, please complete the online application and include a letter of intent, CV, and five professional references with their contact information. For additional questions after application, please email obgynhr@som.umaryland.edu.

UMB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community and strive toward cultivating an inclusive environment that supports all employees.

About University of Maryland School of Medicine
Now in its third century, the University of Maryland School of Medicine was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world -- with 46 academic departments, centers, institutes, and programs, and a faculty of more than 3,000 physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals, including members of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, and a distinguished two-time winner of the Albert E. Lasker Award in Medical Research. With an operating budget of more than $1.2 billion, the School of Medicine works closely in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical System to provide research-intensive, academic, and clinically-based care for nearly 2 million patients each year. The School of Medicine has nearly $600 million in extramural funding, with most of its academic departments highly ranked among all medical schools in the nation in research funding. As one of the seven professional schools that make up the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine has a total population of nearly 9,000 faculty and staff, including 2,500 students, trainees, residents, and fellows. The combined School of Medicine and Medical System ("University of Maryland Medicine") has an annual budget of over $6 billion and an economic impact of nearly $20 billion on the state and local community. The School of Medicine, which ranks as the 8th highest among public medical schools in research productivity (according to the Association of American Medical Colleges profile) is an innovator in translational medicine, with 606 active patents and 52 start-up companies. In the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Medical Schools, published in 2021, the UM School of Medicine is ranked #9 among the 92 public medical schools in the U.S., and in the top 15 percent (#27) of all 192 public and private U.S. medical schools. The School of Medicine works locally, nationally, and globally, with research and treatment facilities in 36 countries around the world. Visit medschool.umaryland.edu.