Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB) is seeking applicants for the OUWB Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies/ Corewell Health East (CHE) Scientific Director. This recently expanded position will be responsible for supporting OUWB faculty development, nationally recognized research and innovation, strategic planning, medical and graduate student research, development and growth of graduate and combined degree programs, and collaborations across Oakland University (OU) and with other institutions. In addition, the individual will serve as the CHE Scientific Director, working with the CHE Research Medical Director to support research and research training across Corewell Health (CH). The minimally qualified candidate will have a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree with a history of extramurally funded research as Principal Investigator and experience in graduate education and administrative leadership supporting research. The Associate Dean reports to the OUWB Stephan Sharf Dean and the CH Vice President of Research Administration and will serve on the OUWB Executive Leadership Committee. The individual will be appointed as an OUWB faculty member in the appropriate department with faculty rank commensurate with credentials and will serve as a bioscientific member of the CHE William Beaumont University Hospital (WBUH) Medical Staff.

Responsibilities: Charged with maintaining a robust research culture and graduate training opportunities at OUWB and supporting the CHE research environment, the individual will have multiple responsibilities, including but not limited to:

PhD or MD with a minimum of 10 years post-doctoral research experience, history of extramural funding, and experience in graduate education and administrative leadership.

Please upload a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of your (unofficial) transcripts, and a research statement. Please complete the Professional References section of the application for three professional references. A system-generated link will be provided through which references can submit letters.

Review of applications will begin in September 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Vardan Karamyan, PhD, Search Committee Chair, vkaramyan@oakland.edu.