Associate Dean for Research / Professor - College of Computing

 

Allendale, MI

 

Full Time

 

R102637

 

Position Summary:

 

This position provides leadership for the College's ambitious research program. This role works closely and collaboratively with faculty, department chairs, and staff, and represents the College with internal and external constituencies. This position requires an innovative and strategic thinker who can build consensus among a diverse faculty and prioritize college investments in research, and who is committed to others achieving success through the process of research and discovery. This role requires a strong background in research relevant to College of Computing, exhibited by successful independent and/or collaborative research, and/or through leadership of large, complex research programs. This position requires fluency with federal, state, not for profit, industrial, gift and other extramural sources of research funding, and is familiar with the commercialization process.

 

Salary & Benefits:

 

Minimum starting salary of $165,000, commensurate with experience

 

https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

 

Primary Duties

 

• Mentoring faculty (especially junior faculty) on research career planning and issues.

 

• Providing leadership and oversight for the research committee of the college.

 

• Overseeing the research budget and its programs including seed funding.

 

• Evaluating research center opportunities.

 

• Overseeing the College's research centers.

 

• Fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary research between departments and between the College and other Colleges at GVSU.

 

• Working with the Assistant Dean for Finance to create research financial projections for management and planning purposes.

 

• Implementing the research aspects of the College's new strategic plan.

 

• Working with other university research leadership on strategic research partnerships.

 

• Representing the College on research matters with the University.

 

• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

• An earned PhD or the equivalent in computing or related fields and an outstanding research record commensurate with a full Professor.

 

• Experience managing large research programs such as centers, departments, and large and complex research grants.

 

• The ability to elevate the research enterprise at College of Computing including a focus on faculty research mentorship and training.

 

• Strong team leadership and communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities.

 

• Innovative and creative ideas for success in a changing landscape of research funding.

 

• Interest in mentoring faculty and creating new research opportunities through networking.

 

• Familiarity with federal grant finance and compliance issues.

 

• Experience with applied research including building industry partnerships

 

• Experience evaluating research proposals.

 

• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

 

• An ability to develop and implement strategies to address long-term opportunities.

 

• A commitment to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity and the highest personal integrity.

 

Working Conditions:

 

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

 

How to Apply:

 

Attach your cover letter and CV. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Dr. Robert Adams http://adamsr@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at mailto:hro@gvsu.edu.

 

Application Deadline:

 

Application review begins April 18, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

 

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