VCU School of Social Work · 2 months ago
Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
Richmond, VA
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $165K/yrVCU School of Social Work is seeking an Associate Dean for Research to oversee its research efforts. This role involves managing the Office of Research, supporting faculty in grant proposals, and fostering collaborations to enhance the research culture within the school.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Oversee the School’s Office of Research and collaborate with the school’s senior research administrator on research budgets, external grant development, grants and contracts management, and negotiation of project supports
Represent the School at the VCU Office of the Vice Provost for Research (OVPRI) and Innovation and its subsidiaries, e.g., Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Development Advisory Committee (ReDAC) and other entities as assigned by the dean
Serve on the Dean’s Executive Team for schoolwide planning and operations and apprise the dean of funding opportunities and activities, e.g., budget, projects, and needs
Provide leadership and guidance in monitoring the school’s infrastructure to optimize external funding and research activities
Work with other VCU entities, e.g., Office of Research and Innovation, other schools and departments, and research centers to identify and develop opportunities for interdisciplinary research activities
Maintain an active program of externally-funded research
Apprise the faculty of opportunities for research funding's and collaborative projects
Manage the allocation of internal school research funds and student Research Assistant positions
Assist with institutional review board applications and other regulatory issues, as needed
Consult with PhD program director on Graduate Research Assistant appointments to funded projects
Develop and oversee a research mentoring program for faculty and students
Coordinate research presentations and workshops with, by and for faculty and PhD students
Coordinate research office activities with the director of communications re: website, social media, and other communication platforms
Communicate current and anticipated research policies and activities through regular meetings with faculty
Administer the research/study leave program for qualified faculty members
Qualification
Required
Currently tenured associate professor or full professor
Doctoral degree in social work or a closely related discipline
Strong record of externally-funded research, publications, and teaching
Well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of interdisciplinary applications and external funding that complements and extends faculty expertise in the school
Demonstrated experience in mentoring faculty in research program development
Significant interdisciplinary experience with social science and health-related disciplines
Excellent written and oral communication and organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to track, manage, and direct multiple tasks, set priorities, and work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups
Experience with writing and reviewing federal, state, and foundation grants and contracts
Administrative leadership and supervisory experience in an academic setting
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred
Experience with writing and/or reviewing federal grants and contracts
Administrative leadership and supervisory experience in an academic setting
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
And more.
Company
VCU School of Social Work
Founded in 1917, the School of Social Work stands as the first school of its kind in the South, as well as one of two programs in Virginia (and only 39 nationwide) to offer bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in the discipline.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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