Associate Dean for Research - School of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Job Summary

Augusta University's School of Computer and Cyber Sciences is seeking a dynamic academic leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Research. This position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences and is a key member of the academic leadership team.

The Associate Dean for Research is responsible for providing visionary leadership in building the Schools research momentum, sustaining and developing current graduate programs in alignment with the institutions mission statement and strategic plan. As a member of the Deans leadership team, the Associate Dean will be acquainted with all aspects of the Schools growth and will represent and advocate all issues of research and graduate education in strategic planning associated with the students, faculty and academic programs. The Associate Dean works closely and collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the school, the Dean of the Graduate School, and the research leadership of other colleges at Augusta University. The Associate Dean will be focused on the Schools mission of providing a rich intellectual, academic and research environment for educating students to become leaders in the discovery and dissemination of knowledge and in its application.

This position will be at the rank of Professor and tenured.

Responsibilities

The Associate Dean for Research will report directly to the Dean, work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and partner with the Dean of the Graduate School. The Associate Dean for Research will be responsible for the following:

• Actively advise and notify school faculty of opportunities for applying for externally sponsored research and mentor faculty (particularly junior faculty) on grant writing, grant submission process, and managing existing awards
• Build and enhance research relationships with existing partners of the School, including Georgia Cyber Center, Savannah River National Lab, other colleges on AU campus, and DOD organizations at Fort Eisenhower, and help create collaboration opportunities for school faculty
• Work in conjunction with the Director of the Cyber Institute at the school on new applied research initiatives that will enhance and grow research expenditures at the school
• Work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in supporting existing, new, and emerging graduate programs in the School, and interact with the Graduate School
• Participate in working with the other colleges to expand strategically the multi-disciplinary graduate program offerings to other degrees and disciplines
• Assist in developing graduate research curricula and courses in consultation with the School faculty
• Assist in supporting doctoral students in terms of problem resolution and career development
• Support the recruitment of outstanding faculty and provide input to the Appointment, Promotion & Tenure process for Graduate Faculty.
• Assist and mentor junior faculty in moving their research programs forward and obtaining extramural funding.
• Assist with the recruitment of doctoral students
• Participate in speaking engagements to convey the School programs, initiatives, student accomplishments and benefits to the community and state
• Identifying opportunities to connect college resources to student needs

Required Qualifications

An earned doctoral degree in computer science/engineering, information systems, or a related discipline. The candidate will need a minimum of seven to ten years full time experience and bring a substantial personal record in research and education.

Professor- this rank requires a doctoral degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, computer engineering or related disciplines. At least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience are required. The candidate must have an active externally-funded research program and a strong record of competitive federal or state research funding. The candidate must have an outstanding record of publications appearing in high quality venues, including journals and conference proceedings, and commensurate with being a recognized research leader in their discipline. The candidate must be highly visible within their research community as indicated by chairing the technical program committees of established conferences and/or by serving on the editorial boards of leading journals. The candidate must have a proven record of mentoring doctoral students and successfully leading them to graduation.

The candidate must bring professional maturity and documentation to support the following skills and characteristics:

Documented leadership skills.

Extensive mentorship experience.

Successful experience with the supervision of staff in a complex organization and the successful management of multiple programs in a higher education setting.

Highly developed human relations skills, leading to the ability to work well with staff and volunteers of all levels and backgrounds in the organization.

Strong communication skills: written, oral, public speaking and listening.

Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple relationships in a highly matrixed organization.

Budget and financial management experience.

Desire and ability to enact change, strong task orientation and high level of energy.

Personal characteristics associate with successful academic professionals, including a vigorous work ethic, sound judgment, impeccable integrity, demonstrated initiative, appropriate professional appearance, attitude and personality to work effectively with colleagues, senior leadership of the university, volunteers, and constituents.

Affinity with the overall mission of Augusta University.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Professor - Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website.

College/Department Information

Founded in 1828 and located in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University is a public research university and medical center dedicated to training the next generation of innovators, leaders and health care providers. Home to four campuses in Augusta and various satellite locations across Georgia, Augusta University is at the forefront of groundbreaking research focused on improving and enriching the human experience. The university enrolls more than 10,000 students, has more than 2,000 faculty, and its annual research expenditures exceed $125M.

The School of Computer and Cyber Sciences was established in 2017 with the mission to provide high-engagement, state-of-the-art technology education and research across its computer science, information technology and cybersecurity disciplines. The School is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, as we are becoming a comprehensive research college, with national prominence, and a leader in computing and cybersecurity education and research. Our faculty has quintupled from 10 in 2018 to 50 in 2024. The school is building a strong momentum in externally funded research with increasing number of awards from the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, Office of Naval Research, and other agencies. The school offers Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, cyber operations, cybersecurity engineering, and biomedical systems engineering. At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Science degree in Information Security Management, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, and since 2021 a Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer and Cyber Sciences. Our enrollment is at an all-time high with over 800 students, including more than 100 graduate students.

The School headquarters are located at the Georgia Cyber Center. The Center is nestled along the Savannah River at the University's Riverfront Campus, located in Augusta's growing cybersecurity corridor. The center includes a cutting-edge cyber range, a 340-seat auditorium, secure briefing space, incubator space for innovation and entrepreneurship, and classrooms; as well as proximity to industry professionals and innovative start-ups.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

How To Apply

The Search Committee invites applications, inquiries, and nominations for this position. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of at least five professional references. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled and review of applications will begin immediately.

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