Assistant Dean for Research & Scholarship, College of Education

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA Full-time Education

Posted on April 17, 2024

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Assistant Dean for Research & Scholarship, College of Education

James Madison University

The Assistant Dean for Research will develop and implement research strategy; identify and connect faculty with potential funders; support faculty members in research activities that include grants, publications, and entrepreneurial endeavors; disseminate best practices in ethical research conduct; foster collaboration within the College of Education, across the University, the Commonwealth, and world; promote faculty research achievements.

The position will provide oversight, strategic planning, and infrastructure support in promoting research activities within the College of Education at James Madison University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Serve as the liaison for the College with the Research, Economic Development, and Innovation division.
-Serve as Ex-officio for the COE Research & Scholarship Committee.
-Lead collaboration efforts within the College, across the University, and globally in developing potentially funded research projects.
-Promote best practices in research studies.
-Disseminate information within the College about human subjects' research.
-Connect potential funders with faculty.
-Develop and monitor infrastructures for faculty that include pre-award and post-award activities.
-Develop and lead processes for grant development, from brainstorming to applying for and managing funded grants/contracts.
-Oversee the internal awards process (seed grants, i.e.).
-Facilitate professional development for faculty and staff in the area of research activities.
-Supervise the Grants Specialist.
-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Doctoral degree in education or related field
-Be eligible for tenure at the Associate Professor or Professor levels in one of the College's academic units
-Experience applying for and receiving grant/contract funding

To learn more and to apply, go to http://jobs.jmu.edu/ and reference posting 20000357. Review of applications begins 5/18/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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