Associate Dean for Research
Position Information
Classification Title Assoc/Asst Dean AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track) Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenured Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a FACS discipline or a related area.
Position Summary
Please note that this position is only available to current College of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty with rank of Associate or Full Professor
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences invites internal applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Research. The Associate Dean will create programs that further our strategic priorities within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and align our programs with the strategic plan of the University. The College's 2025 Strategic Plan for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship outlines a vision for enhancing faculty, staff, and both undergraduate and graduate student research capacity within a comprehensive, land-grant university. The Associate Dean will be a key leader in implementing this plan by creating coordinated programs that build on our current research strengths and leverage the significant investments made in our infrastructure. The Associate Dean will facilitate interdisciplinary research across UGA's academic units, institutes, and centers to address high-priority issues. This leader, along with the other administrative staff in the Dean's Office whose responsibilities focus on undergraduate curriculum and Outreach and Extension, will leverage the already strong position of the College into a leading position in the University for campus-wide initiatives. The Associate Dean will also work closely with faculty, directors, graduate coordinators, and department heads in the College to lead efforts and implement creative solutions to needs of communities, families, and people using interdisciplinary methods.
Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and vision for research in the College.
• Support efforts to grow research funding, high-quality publications, and national and international visibility of faculty across multiple disciplines.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside of FACS.
• Execute programmatic and fiscal responsibilities of the College with particular emphasis on facilities and technology to aid research and scholarship.
• Supervise pre-award staff and work closely with Chief Business Officer for the College.
• Collaborate with the Vice President for Research, the AVP and Director of the Innovation Gateway, and Sponsored Projects Administration to secure grants and contracts and expand patents and product to market.
• Support and promote research and outreach faculty engagement through the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance (CTSA) endeavors to serve citizens and communities promoting the integration of special and underserved populations in translational health research across the human lifespan.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations related to research.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty involved in research.
• Uphold UGA and the College's mission including supporting and creating programs that reflect the population of the state, nation, and world
Additional Requirements
• Ph.D. in a FACS discipline or a related area.
• Currently at the rank of Associate or Professor and must show clear and convincing evidence of high levels of achievement in scholarship, and evidence of successful administration.
• Maintained a substantially funded research program in one or more disciplines related to an area of FACS.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
• Outstanding scholarly achievements and research productivity as well as a record of submitting and obtaining federally-funded grants.
• Demonstrated ability to manage substantial extramurally-funded projects.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in mentoring faculty seeking research opportunities.
• Participation on grant review committees and/or journal review.
• Demonstrated engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Three (3) years of organizational leadership experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * Are you a current tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia?
• Yes
• No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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