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Lincoln Memorial University

Director of Health Sciences Research & Grants, Knoxville

Lincoln Memorial University, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955


Director of Health Sciences Research & Grants, Knoxville

Position InformationPosition Title:

Director of Health Sciences Research & Grants, KnoxvilleDepartment:

COLLEGE OF MEDICINEPosition Category:

Staff Full TimeJob Description:

The Director of Health Sciences Research and Grants leads grant management for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) at Lincoln Memorial University, focusing on advancing the institution's mission and supporting underserved rural communities. This role involves grant acquisition, grant writing, budget management, and fostering collaborative research initiatives from state, federal, private agencies, and foundations.Required Qualifications:Masters degreeAt least 5 years experience in grant writing and development work, preferably in higher education or health-related fieldPreferred Qualifications:Business training and experienceDoctoratePhysical Demands:Campus:

LMU-KnoxvilleJob Duties:Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students, and the communityPromote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and studentsParticipate on University committeesResearch and identify federal and state agencies whose funding parameters are compatible with the mission and needs of the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine and underserved rural communitiesPrepare and write health-related program and research grant proposals for submissionPromote and expand partnerships between DCOM and other health-related programsParticipate in collaborative grant projects with other healthcare institutionsServe as liaison between the University, the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, other health-related programs and federal and state granting agenciesAssist faculty/staff in the preparation of grant proposals as neededWork closely with the DCOM research committeeWork closely with the Executive Director of the Office of Research Grants and Sponsored Programs and submit reports on status and use of awarded grants as required by the agenciesArrange site visits as requested by agenciesTravel to make personal visits with granting agenciesContinuously monitor state and federal policies which are capable of impacting health-related grantsComplete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the promotion of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sitesPerform other duties as assignedPosting Number:

S03943PJob Open Date:

09/18/2024Job Close Date:

01/31/2025Open Until Filled:

NoSpecial Instructions Summary:About the Institution:

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 423-869-7112 or

humanresources@lmunet.edu .AA/EEO Statement:

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.Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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