Assistant Dean for Research, School of Data Science

University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Full-time - Senior

Charlottesville, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Virginia's School of Data Science is seeking an experienced and strategic-minded tenured professor to fill the role of Assistant Dean for Research. This position is not only an administrative role but also includes a tenured faculty appointment within the School. The Assistant Dean will report directly to the Senior Associate Dean for Research and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing various research initiatives within the School of Data Science. This role is critical in shaping the research landscape of the school and ensuring that it aligns with the broader goals of the university. The Assistant Dean will collaborate closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Research and other school leaders to achieve the unit's objectives while adhering to university policies and procedures. In addition to administrative duties, the Assistant Dean will be expected to engage in teaching, mentoring students, and conducting research. This multifaceted role requires a balance of leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on involvement in research activities. The Assistant Dean will manage research administration to support faculty in acquiring and executing their funded research activities. This includes developing and overseeing research programs aimed at recruiting and engaging undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in research activities. The Assistant Dean will also monitor and evaluate strategies to enhance research productivity and impact, collaborate with faculty members to support their research endeavors, and identify funding opportunities to assist in securing research grants. Fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in research within the school is paramount, as is mentoring junior faculty members, post-docs, and graduate students in their research pursuits. Additionally, the Assistant Dean will be responsible for developing policies and procedures that enhance the research productivity of faculty members, post-docs, and graduate students, and representing the school in academic and professional settings related to research.

Responsibilities

• Manage research administration to ensure support of the faculty in the acquisition and execution of their funded research activities.
• Develop and oversee research programs that recruit and engage undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in research activities within the School of Data Science.
• Monitor and evaluate strategies to enhance research productivity and impact.
• Collaborate with faculty members to support their research endeavors.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist in securing research grants.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence in research within the school.
• Mentor junior faculty members, post-docs, and graduate students in their research pursuits.
• Develop policies and procedures that enhance the research productivity of faculty members, post-docs, and graduate students.
• Represent the school in academic and professional settings related to research.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as data science, computer science, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in research with a strong publication record.
• Experience in securing research funding from external sources.
• Leadership skills and a collaborative approach to working with diverse teams.
• Ability to mentor and support junior faculty members and students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Confidential Dual Career Services for partners of incoming faculty candidates.