Director of Health Sciences Research & Grants, Knoxville

Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition TitleDirector of Health Sciences Research & Grants, KnoxvilleDepartmentCOLLEGE OF MEDICINEPosition CategoryStaff Full TimeJob DescriptionThe 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 institutions 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 degree; and *at least 5 years experience in grant writing and development work, preferably in higher education or health related field.Preferred Qualificationsbusiness training and experience; doctorate.Physical DemandsCampusLmu- West KnoxvilleJob DutyJob Dutypromote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;Job Dutypromote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;Job Dutyparticipate on University committees;Job Dutyresearch 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 communities;Job Dutyprepare and write health related program and research grant proposals for submission;Job Dutypromote and expand partnerships between DCOM and other health related programs;Job Dutyparticipate in collaborative grant projects with other healthcare institutions;Job Dutyserve as liaison between the University, the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, other health related programs and federal and state granting agencies;Job Dutyassist faculty/staff in the preparation of grant proposals as needed;Job Dutywork closely with the DCOM research committee;Job Dutywork 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 agencies;Job Dutyarrange site visits as requested by agencies;Job Dutytravel to make personal visits with granting agencies;Job Dutycontinuously monitor state and federal policies which are capable of impacting health related grants;Job Dutycomplete required institutional, program accreditation and other reports necessary for the promotion of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites;Job Dutyperform other duties as assigned.Posting Detail InformationPosting NumberS04776PJob Open Date03/09/2026Job Close Date07/09/2026Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions SummaryAbout the InstitutionLincoln 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 StatementLincoln 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.Background Check StatementThe 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.Quicklink for Posting