Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago
Associate Dean for Research - School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expAugusta University's School of Computer and Cyber Sciences is seeking a dynamic academic leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Research. This role involves providing visionary leadership in building the school's research momentum and developing graduate programs in alignment with the institution's mission and strategic plan.
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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
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 and 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 and 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
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 and the successful management of multiple programs in a higher education setting
Highly developed human relations skills, leading to the ability to work well with staff and volunteers of all levels and backgrounds in the organization
Strong communication skills: written, oral, public speaking and listening
Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple relationships in a highly matrixed organization
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.
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