Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA
posted 26 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Kennesaw, GA
10,001+ employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Associate Dean of Research at Kennesaw State University's Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences is a tenured faculty position responsible for advancing the college's research mission. This role involves leadership in research initiatives, collaboration with external entities, and oversight of compliance and safety in research activities. The Associate Dean will also mentor faculty and students, manage research resources, and support the development of new research initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison to the Office of Research and organize/manage inter-departmental research groups and interests.
- Support the sponsored research process in the college by collaborating with the Office of Research and college investigators.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external entities for research and partnership development.
- Provide leadership, strategic direction, and executive oversight for all matters related to research.
- Oversee compliance with various regulations by principal investigators and monitor safety procedures in college research.
- Manage research resources, including space allocation for faculty, staff, and graduate student researchers, and funds for graduate research assistantships.
- Design and propose new initiatives, including planning and executing grant proposals, community engagement events, symposia, and conferences.
- Serve as a supportive and strong mentor for faculty, staff, and students in scholarship, community engagement, and sponsored research.
Requirements
- A terminal degree in one of the disciplines within the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU.
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service commensurate with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured full professor.
- Administrative and/or leadership experience in an academic and/or research setting.
- Experience in securing extramural funding as an investigator.
Nice-to-haves
- Record of leadership and mentorship in research and creative activities.
- Previous experience in a large and multi-faceted institutional setting.
- Previous experience designing and/or implementing successful research development programming.
- Experience building and fostering a culture of sponsored research, including interdisciplinary collaborations.
- Demonstrated record of receipt of extramural grant-funding including federal grant funding.
- Demonstrated experience with budget management.
- Experience in mentoring and supporting faculty at all career stages.
- Demonstrated success in higher education leadership.
- Previous experience cultivating relationships with community, professional, and alumni/ae stakeholders.
- Evidence of fostering a positive work environment and constructive interpersonal relationships.
- Effective and strong communication skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible scheduling options
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
