Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs serves as a senior strategic leader responsible for advancing the College of Sciences and Engineering as a premier engine of discovery, innovation, and graduate education. This role is central to establishing a globally competitive, innovation-driven research enterprise.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive research strategy aligned with the College's mission, vision, and growth priorities.
• Provide executive oversight of all graduate programs.
• Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with industry, federal agencies, national laboratories, and academic institutions.
• Promote integration of undergraduate and graduate students into the research enterprise.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and institutional requirements.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in a relevant STEM discipline for appointment as tenured Associate/Full Professor
• A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in research.