The Research Division Director will lead the Research Division in advancing the science and practice of hand and upper extremity surgery. The Research Division awards as much as $500,000 in awards and grants each year, working toward innovative advances in our field. There are three committees within the division including the Research Management Committee, Clinical Research and Grantsmanship Committee, and the Weiland Medal Selection Committee. The Research Director also serves as a member of the AFSH Board of Trustees in fulfilling the mission of the Foundation.
TERM
Three years
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be an Active member. (ASSH Bylaws, Article VII, Section 3 (a))
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, the ASSH Mission, Vision, Values, Goals, and Strategic Plan.
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, the AFSH Mission, Vision and Values.
- Ability to work as a team player, and place personal agenda secondary to the Society and/or Foundation’s best interests.
- Effectiveness, responsiveness and timeliness related to ASSH/AFSH activities.
- Administrative and organizational skills - including prior or current leadership or volunteer positions.
- Special areas of knowledge, skill or insight of potential benefit to the Society/Foundation and Council/Board of Trustees.
- Track record of significant research work, publications and contributions to the field
- History of securing diverse grants as a primary investigator, collaborator, and mentor
- Awards or other special recognition within or outside of medicine.
- Willingness to contribute to, and raise funds in support of, the Hand Foundation.
Note: Research Director may not apply for research funding either as a Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator or sponsor/mentor during his or her term. Additionally, the Director must recuse him or herself from the grant review process, including any scoring or discussions regarding grant submissions from his or her institution.
TIME COMMITMENTS
- A two to three-hour AFSH Board of Trustee meeting held in the spring.
- A two-day Council meeting in spring.
- A one-day Council meeting prior to the ASSH Annual Meeting.
- A two to three-hour Council meeting immediately following the ASSH Annual Meeting.
- A two to three-hour AFSH Board of Trustee meeting during the ASSH Annual Meeting.
- A two-day Council meeting in late fall/early winter.
- A two-day study section review meeting with the Research Management Committee in May or June.
- Council members and AFSH Trustees are also expected to participate in conference calls, email discussions, email ballots, and other communications throughout the year. They may be asked to serve on special task forces and/or serve as liaisons to various committees or individuals within the Society/Foundation. New Council members will be expected to attend a half-day orientation prior to the early winter Council meeting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct and coordinate the functions of all committees in the Division.
- Communicate with each chair the charges of his or her committee, as directed from Council.
- Provide Council with a report on Division committee activities at Council and Trustee meetings, annually.
- Serve as a member of the AFSH Board of Trustees in fulfilling the mission of the Foundation.
- Provide guidelines, if available, to the Chairs about the execution of their responsibilities and the functions of their committee and its members.
- Supervise the functions of each committee and inquire about their concerns and needs
- Relay any issues, needs or urgent demands that the committee Chairs may have to the Council.
- Act as a liaison among various committees as needed.
- Arrange for one meeting at the ASSH Annual Meeting or other suitable time with all committee chairs in the Division.
- Develop benchmarks for success, for each committee and monitor goal achievement.
- Complete evaluations for each Committee Chair as part of the Committee Advisory Group process.
- Communicate these evaluations with Presidential line, especially President Elect.
- Communicate with Chairs their performance evaluation.
- Review committee charges annually and make sure that they are appropriate and relevant; suggest revisions to President Elect.
COMMITTEES
Research Division Director will be responsible for the following committees, as of January 2016. This is subject to change.
- ASSH Research Management Committee
- ASSH Clinical Research and Grantsmanship Committee
- AFSH Weiland Medal Committee