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

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

 

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

 

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PURPOSE

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 very unique 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 ultimately responsible for the effectiveness of the Office of Research Integrity’s programs, as measured by TAMU-CC’s ability to successfully conduct research under the high standards of compliance and protection of its human and animal subjects, sustain its national registration/assurance status and certification through policies and best practices, and maintain national and international recognition with funding agencies, peer institutions and other academic bodies. 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. Advises the EVPRI on a wide range of important institutional matters directly or indirectly linked to research compliance including strategic initiatives, communication and campus priorities.
• 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