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The California State University · 1 month ago

Associate Dean for Faculty Success, Research & Industry Partnerships

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$14,584/mo - $15,417/mo

5+ years exp

The California State University is seeking an Associate Dean for Faculty Success, Research & Industry Partnerships. This role is responsible for enhancing faculty success and advancing research and creative activity while fostering partnerships with industry and community to support faculty endeavors.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee initiatives that enhance faculty success, development, and evaluation processes within the College

Coordinate faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, retention, and review processes (RTP and post‑tenure support) in alignment with university policy

Develop and implement faculty development programs, briefings, and training related to RSCA, faculty affairs, curriculum governance, and compliance

Plan, direct, and implement strategies for RSCA advancement, including tracking research output, managing internal funding programs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration

Serve as IDS liaison to the Division of Research & Innovation and the SJSU Research Foundation for pre/post‑award activities, compliance, and limited submissions

Build and maintain partnerships with industry, nonprofit, and public agencies to advance faculty RSCA, sponsored research, experiential learning, and workforce development

Convene and lead an External/Industry Advisory Council aligned with College priorities

Promote and support research infrastructure, including space planning, safety coordination, and shared research resources

Represent IDS in university‑wide councils and committees related to RSCA and faculty success

Participate in strategic planning, budget development, policy formation, and college operations as part of the IDS leadership team

Supervise assigned staff and promote a culture of inclusion, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualification

Research developmentExternal funding acquisitionAcademic leadershipCollaborative partnershipsFaculty mentoringData analysisInterdisciplinary collaborationChange managementCommitment to diversityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Doctorate or terminal degree in a field relevant to IDS (e.g., information/data science, informatics, computer science/engineering, statistics, or related)

Record of scholarship/creative work commensurate with appointment at the rank of tenured full professor in IDS

Demonstrated experience of academic leadership (e.g., chair/associate chair, center director, ADR/associate dean, PI of multi‑investigator grants)

Track record of funded grants, contracts, or foundation awards, with particular success in securing external funding from agencies, from competitive public and private entities

Experience mentoring and supporting faculty development

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

Demonstrated success in advancing RSCA programs and securing external funding from public and private sources

Knowledge of research development, federal/state/private sponsors, and compliance (IRB, data governance, research security)

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, and partners

Proven capacity to build and sustain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Expertise in academic personnel processes, including RTP, lecturer evaluation, and faculty mentoring

Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Ability to lead and manage change, handle confidential matters with discretion, and foster an inclusive academic climate

Familiarity with research facilities, computing environments, laboratory operations, and safety practices

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all areas of responsibility

Preferred

Five years' experience in department or college-level academic leadership (i.e. department chair, center director)

Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing faculty members' scholarly productivity

Knowledgeable about research best practices and student engagement in research as a high-impact practice

Demonstrated record of a funded research program characterized by external funding and peer-reviewed publications

Experience working on interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary

Company

The California State University

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.

Founded in 1947

Long Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees