Posting Number PG193130EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Associate Dean for Research
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department College of Sciences Research
About the Department
The College of Sciences (COS) brings together the mathematical, physical and biological sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and a strong community engagement. The COS Research Office is the nucleus of research administration and support; providing a full suite of pre- and post-award services to enhance the research, teaching, administrative and outreach functions of the College. Key office responsibilities include proposal development and submission, portfolio management, effort reporting, and responding to departmental and faculty post-award and other research administration needs. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties
The successful candidate is expected to provide visionary leadership for research programs, empowering faculty to develop cutting-edge research as well as facilitating national and international partnerships with both the public and private sectors. This individual will work with faculty to develop, facilitate and obtain new revenue streams through grants and other resources that will enhance the College research programs and support strong graduate programs. Specific areas of emphasis include expanding interdisciplinary and translational research and associated graduate programs, facilitating a robust research infrastructure, developing the expertise necessary to support successful competition for federal research funding, and establishing a sound research administrative function.
As an Associate Dean, this individual will serve as a member of the College’s Leadership Team, setting policy and strategic direction for the College, and will represent and advocate for the College in various venues including university-wide committees and working groups focused on research. This individual will work closely with the Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Director of Information Technology on management of research space, facilities and computing. The Associate Dean will work closely with the Assistant Dean for Finance and Business Management on post-award administration activities, cost-sharing commitments and F&A allocation. The Associate Dean for Research oversees the College Research Office, as well as centralized research-focused facilities.
The Associate Dean will be responsible for the College Research Centers and Institutes, including periodic reviews of their effectiveness. The Associate Dean will manage, in concert with the relevant University Offices, intellectual property, technology transfer and research agreements. Additionally, this individual will develop and manage research-related policies, serve as the campus liaison for interdisciplinary research, and organize initiatives to establish new research clusters, research centers, and interdisciplinary research. The Associate Dean for Research must maintain expertise regarding the federal strategic policy and funding environment and match the College faculty’s research talents to take advantage of future funding programs. The Associate Dean for Research is responsible for overseeing the College’s Research Office and its staff.
Other ResponsibilitiesThe Associate Dean Research will serve on college and university committees and perform duties as assigned by the Dean.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required No
Job Open Date 01/12/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application package will include a cover letter, CV, contact information for three professional references, and a Statement of Vision for leading the research enterprise for the College of Sciences.
Position Number 00001180
Position Type SAAO Tier II
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID 170501 - College of Sciences Research
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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