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Design Observer · 22 hours ago

Associate Dean of Research, College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning

Cincinnati, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Design Observer is associated with the University of Cincinnati, which is a leading urban public research university. The Associate Dean of Research and Creative Activity will be responsible for advancing the college's mission by fostering innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful scholarship across various disciplines including design, architecture, art, and planning.

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Responsibilities

Teaching at least 2 graduate and/or undergraduate courses related to the candidate's area of expertise

Engages in research and/or scholarship and/or creative work in their area of expertise

Build upon and expand existing DAAP research initiatives, as well as the structure and activities of our Collaborative for DAAP Research and Innovation (CDRI). Develop and implement new initiatives that expand the reach of the DAAP Research Office to include more faculty engaged in creative activity and independent scholarship

Conceptualize and lead a strategic vision for research and creative activity that aligns with DAAP's mission and the University of Cincinnati's priorities

Maintain policies, practices, and protocols that promote research excellence and creative innovation

Provide leadership and actively promote external research opportunities for faculty, supporting the continued advancement of individual and collective research agendas within the college

Continue and expand the DAAP grant accelerator program instituted, while developing new supports for creative and non-traditional work that may not fit traditionally funded research grant models

Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research and other units to identify funding sources and support proposal development

Provide individualized mentoring to tenure-track faculty, with a focus on early career development in research and creative activity

Design and implement strategies to support associate professors in preparing for promotion to full professor, including milestone planning and mentoring

Offer tailored support for artists and creative practitioners in identifying and applying for fellowships, residencies, and grants

Create and sustain prestigious award pipelines by identifying faculty with potential for national and international recognition (e.g., Guggenheim, Loeb, Getty, FAIA, Fulbright, career awards) and supporting their application development

Partner with campus units to offer professional development workshops on topics such as book proposals, grant writing, CV development, and career advancement

Facilitate interdisciplinary and inter-institutional research partnerships, including collaborations with other UC colleges, national/international scholars, and community stakeholders

Engage in strategic outreach to foster research networks and collaborative initiatives

Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for research and creative activity across DAAP

Develop mechanisms to monitor research productivity and benchmark performance against peer institutions

Partner with the DAAP Communications and Marketing team to translate research and creative accomplishments into marketing and PR efforts

Work with DAAP and UC Marketing/Communications teams to disseminate information about research activities, awards, and scholarly impact

Qualification

Terminal degreeResearch fundingHigher education administrationInterdisciplinary collaborationMentorshipStrategic visionCommunity partnershipsProfessional developmentCreative activity

Required

Terminal degree in a discipline represented in the College such as communications design, industrial design, fashion design, architecture, interior architecture, urban planning, community planning, landscape architecture, fine arts, art history, architectural history, or related field

Minimum 5 years in higher education. Tenured professors are especially encouraged to apply

Minimum 2 years administrative experience in higher education as program director, department chair, assistant dean, associate director or chair, collaborative research team leader, or similar role

Strong record of research, scholarship, and/or creative activity with external funding demonstrated in the CV