Associate Dean Research - School of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Position: 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…