IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, the Associate Dean for Research and Partnerships provides leadership in advancing a culture of research and innovation and is responsible for the strategy and implementation of expanding the College’s sponsored (grant and contract) research program. The Associate Dean strategically collaborates with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to expand student participation in research. This position also supports community-based research projects through internal and external partnerships. The Associate Dean supports the growth of the College’s graduate programs and interdisciplinary degrees through a range of initiatives aimed at improving research impact and funding acquisition.
 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops research area priorities and strategies to elevate research activity and gain national recognition.

Works to identify new funding sources and enhance the competitiveness of grant applications from the College.

Identifies connections between internal and external stakeholders to build strategies that will increase research that serves our community and state.

Coordinate new faculty hires and other research staff to support and build research areas of success.

Creates new programs that provide scholarships and fellowships for students, mentorship for faculty, and other incentives to increase participation in applying for research and programmatic grants.

Forms cross-disciplinary teams to advance scientific discovery that addresses basic science questions and contemporary issues from novel perspectives.

Leads engagement and manages agreement processes to enable internal and external stakeholders to partner in research projects.

Organizes resources and programs to develop research plans, project management, laboratory skills, and reporting outcomes for tenure-track faculty.

Creates professional development and support for faculty interested in restarting or pivoting into new research programs.

Develops and improves the infrastructure to prove the essential resources and services needed to increase research activities.

Cultivates and expands partnerships with corporate and public organizations to provide research opportunities, internships, and support for capstone and dissertation projects including subject matter expertise.

Leads the development of memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Doctoral degree from accredited institution.

Six years of relevant full-time teaching and research experience at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Five years of experience in higher education administration, academic program management, and development of interdisciplinary and novel programs.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of constituents within and external to the university.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.

Ability to lead teams, communicate with multiple and diverse audiences and individuals, and complete tasks in a complex organizational environment.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ability to inspire others to high levels of performance and foster collaboration and trust.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ability to inspire others to high levels of performance and foster collaboration and trust.

PREFERRED:

Doctoral degree from an accredited university in a STEM discipline aligned with the College’s existing departments.

Experience mentoring development of research centers or institutes.

Experience in developing research enhancement programs for faculty to increase research productivity and success.

Experience developing partnerships with organizations external to the university that fund research projects and programs, collaborate to develop and offer joint degrees and programs, and provide research resources to faculty and students.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

College of Science and Mathematics

Position Type

Executive

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

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Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/