What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Social Work invites applications for Associate Dean for Research. A preeminent national, urban public university and health sciences center, VCU is one of only 28 public universities nationwide designated as top tier in both research activity and community engagement. The University is located in the capital city of Richmond, recently ranked among the top 25 places to live for quality of life in the U.S. The Associate Dean for Research will manage the School of Social Work’s Office of Research and will collaborate closely with faculty on conceptualization, design, budgetary assistance, and other forms of support for grant proposals and ongoing research activities. Primary duties will be to support individual faculty members’ research; build research collaborations between the SSW and the university and its local and state partners; and strengthen the School’s research culture and advance its portfolio. To learn more about the VCU School of Social Work, please visit: https://socialwork.vcu.edu/ Position Responsibilities: Academic Administration Research Grants and Contracts Promote a Vibrant, Collaborative, and Sustainable Culture of Research Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Opportunity for Post-doctoral Scholar Appointment Salary: $155,000 - $165,000 or commensurate on experience Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, CV Please direct questions and inquiries to Dr. Denise Burnette, Samuel S. Wurtzel Professor of Social Work and Search Committee Chair (jdburnette@vcu.edu). Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
This position is a 50% faculty and 50% administrative appointment. The incumbent will report to the Dean and will represent the school in stakeholder groups in the university, the community and the profession. As the incumbent will hold a primary tenure-track/tenured faculty appointment in the SSW, candidates must have an exceptional record of externally funded research, publications, and teaching. As tenure-track faculty in the SSW teach 4 courses per academic year, the Associate Dean for Research is expected to teach 2 courses per year, with the option to buy-out of one course.
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 1
Tenure: Tenure Track
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:
School of Social Work
Salary: $155, 000 - $165,000
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Denise Burnette
Contact Email: jdburnette@vcu.edu
Contact Phone:
Salary : $155,000 - $165,000