Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity

Job Title Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Research and Innovation Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Office of Research Integrity is an essential component of the University’s growing research enterprise, focusing on the areas of human research protections (IRB), animal research oversight (IACUC), research with biohazards (IBC), research misconduct and the scientific diving program. Reporting to the EVPRI, the newly created position of Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity (AVPRI) is accountable for institutional compliance and implementation of best practices, serving a pivotal role in fostering a culture of research integrity within the TAMU-CC research community. The AVPRI is responsible for the effectiveness of the Office of Research Integrity’s programs, as measured by TAMU-CC’s ability to successfully conduct research under high standards of compliance and protection of its human and animal subjects. The AVPRI leads an office of five staff that serves an extensive network of faculty, researchers, staff and students involved in social sciences, animal research, activities involving biohazards and scientific diving. Aligned with the TAMU-CC Islander Impact 2030 Strategic Plan, the AVPRI will provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure the quality and ethical conduct of all research activities through the oversight of the following functions: Provides guidance and programmatic vision to facilitate, nurture, and safeguard a thriving and expanding research ecosystem. Recommends and promulgates research compliance related policies and procedures and oversees their implementation. Manages mission-supported research compliance offices that provide services of research compliance and administration, including: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Scientific Dive Board Research Misconduct Program Provides guidance and planning for achieving TAMU-CC’s goal of becoming accredited for the human subjects protection program (AAHRPP) and the animal care program (AAALAC). RESPONSIBILITIES Research Compliance Leadership: 50% Serves as the University’s subject matter expert for research compliance areas and provides support for research compliance committees (IACUC, IBC, IRB, and Dive Control Board). Develops, directs, and implements research compliance programs. Oversees the review of research protocols for compliance with the IRB, IBC, IACUC. Provides senior-level responsibility for budget, human resources, information technology, and facilities operations. Supervise assigned personnel, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Accountability for Institutional Compliance in Research: 30% Achieves TAMU-CC's overall goals as informed by the TAMU-CC Islander Impact 2030 Strategic Plan. Maintains awareness of the external and internal regulatory landscape. Advises the EVPRI on complex proposed or final federal agency regulations and guidance. Guides policy development and represents the Office of Research Integrity in policymaking activities. Leadership in Outreach and External Communications: 15% Builds relationships within and outside of the University. Communicates directly with federal agencies on behalf of the University. Other: 5% Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree (e.g., MA, MS, MPH) Five (5) years of related experience in progressive research regulatory management. Supervisory experience. Extensive knowledge of research compliance regulations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral degree in the sciences or law. Ten (10) years of relevant experience. SALARY: COMMENSURATE BENEFITS From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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