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Director, Division of Research Integrity and Compliance

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The University of South Florida is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Director of Research Integrity and Compliance. The incumbent will direct, coordinate, and supervise the administrative and fiscal functions of the Division of Research Integrity & Compliance (DRIC). With a budget of >$3.5 million and a staff of 31 highly qualified personnel, DRIC provides support for the following functions: AAHRPP-accredited Human Subject Protection Program (includes IRB, HIPPAA, etc.), AALACC-accredited Animal Care & Use Program (IACUC), Conflict of Interest, Biosafety, Radiation Safety, Diving Safety, Research Misconduct, Education & Training and Quality Assurance programs. The staff at DRIC provides services to investigators at USF, USF Health, Tampa General Hospital, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, and other affiliate partners.  

The University of South Florida is among the nation’s top 63 public research universities and one of 39 community engaged public universities as designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. It is one of Florida’s top three research universities. USF was awarded more than $300 million in research contracts and grants last year. The University offers 219 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. The University has a $1.8 billion annual budget, an annual economic impact of $3.2 billion, and serves more than 45,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland.

Qualifications: Master’s or doctoral degree in biomedical, social science or related field; over five years of experience in managing research compliance in a complex academic environment; significant management experience in a leadership position; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated knowledge of experience in interpreting and implementing Federal, State and Institutional policies and procedures; and excellent time management and team leadership skills. To be considered for this position please submit electronically your letter of applications or nominations, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references to Ms. Rochelle Morris (E-mail: rmorris@health.usf.edu; Tel: 813-974-8349; Postal Address: University of South Florida, Attn: Ms. Rochelle Morris, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 61, Tampa, FL 33612). Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to diversity within its community.

For more information, please visit this website: http://usfweb2.usf.edu/hr/employment/A&P/1631.html