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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Associate Dean for Research - School of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Augusta University's School of Computer and Cyber Sciences is seeking a dynamic academic leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Research. This role focuses on providing visionary leadership in building the school's research momentum and developing graduate programs in alignment with the institution's mission.

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Responsibilities

Actively advise and notify school faculty of opportunities for applying for externally sponsored research and mentor faculty (particularly junior faculty) on grant writing, grant submission process, and managing existing awards

Build and enhance research relationships with existing partners of the School, including Georgia Cyber Center, Savannah River National Lab, other colleges on AU campus, and DOD organizations at Fort Eisenhower, and help create collaboration opportunities for school faculty

Work in conjunction with the Director of the Cyber Institute at the school on new applied research initiatives that will enhance and grow research expenditures at the school

Work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in supporting existing, new, and emerging graduate programs in the School, and interact with the Graduate School

Participate in working with the other colleges to expand strategically the multi-disciplinary graduate program offerings to other degrees and disciplines

Assist in developing graduate research curricula and courses in consultation with the School faculty

Assist in supporting doctoral students in terms of problem resolution and career development

Support the recruitment of outstanding faculty and provide input to the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure process for Graduate Faculty

Assist and mentor junior faculty in moving their research programs forward and obtaining extramural funding

Assist with the recruitment of doctoral students

Participate in speaking engagements to convey the School programs, initiatives, student accomplishments and benefits to the community and state

Identifying opportunities to connect college resources to student needs

Qualification

Doctoral degreeExternally-funded researchMentoring doctoral studentsBudget managementLeadership skillsHuman relations skillsTask orientationCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

An earned doctoral degree in computer science/engineering, information systems, or a related discipline

A minimum of seven to ten years full time experience

A substantial personal record in research and education

At least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience

An active externally-funded research program

A strong record of competitive federal or state research funding

An outstanding record of publications appearing in high quality venues, including journals and conference proceedings

Visibility within their research community as indicated by chairing the technical program committees of established conferences and/or by serving on the editorial boards of leading journals

A proven record of mentoring doctoral students and successfully leading them to graduation

Documented leadership skills

Extensive mentorship experience

Successful experience with the supervision of staff in a complex organization

Successful management of multiple programs in a higher education setting

Highly developed human relations skills

Strong communication skills: written, oral, public speaking and listening

Strong planning and organizational skills

Budget and financial management experience

Desire and ability to enact change, strong task orientation and high level of energy

Personal characteristics associated with successful academic professionals, including a vigorous work ethic, sound judgment, impeccable integrity, demonstrated initiative, appropriate professional appearance, attitude and personality to work effectively with colleagues, senior leadership of the university, volunteers, and constituents

Affinity with the overall mission of Augusta University

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.