ORI Director

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleORI DirectorRequisition NumberRE53594Working TitleDirector - IRBDepartment Name40148:Office of Research IntegrityWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level49Salary Range$72,405-119,496/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience6 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsThis position will require you to attend meetings in multiple buildings across campus, in some cases up to a mile in distance. Sitting for long periods of time; and repetitive motion related to computer work.ShiftMonday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Job SummaryInternal employee being considered (IEBC)

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Research Integrity is hiring a Director to manage and oversee the IRB Team.

This is a pivotal position within the department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to …

• provide direction, oversight, and supervision to the team
• participate in strategic planning for the department
• develop university wide policy/procedure in human research and assist executive director in advising VPR, committees, other administrative units on policy development and regulatory ethical issues
• conduct special projects as assigned by the Executive Director of ORI and the Vice President for Research

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply03/19/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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