Associate Dean Research, School of Social Work

Position: Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
Position Title Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work Department School of Social Work Posting Number F250087 Posting Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty Our University Community

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The Associate Dean for Research (ADR), who also serves as the Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research (BCSR), oversees the development of the school's research agenda and protocols consistent with UB's guidelines, and providing leadership in articulating and carrying out the research mission of the School of Social Work.

Essential Duties:

* The ADR provides leadership in the development and implementation of the school's research strategic plan developed in collaboration with the school's various constituencies

* Serves as SSW research liaison with university administration

* Develops the SSW's research infrastructure

* Develops and promotes policies and procedures that support research

* Serves as a member of the SSW Administrative Team

* Chairs the Research Advisory Committee (RAC)

* Implements faculty professional development opportunities

* Develops mechanisms to monitor funded research benchmarks and productivity of peer institutions

* Networks on research matters with other schools to develop interdisciplinary research collaboratives

* Identifies and advocate for BCSR research infrastructure needs.

* Develops and implements BCSR strategic plan in conjunction with RAC.

* Chairs the Grants Team and Project Design Team.

* Develops and manages the BCSR budget

* Reports on research activities and funded research portfolio as required.

* Hires, supervises, and evaluates BCSR staff

* Organizes and implements the BCSR Distinguished Scholars Series.

* Manage endowment accounts according to donor's directive.

* Administer the Fed-AWARD program.

* Cultivates external funding resources

* Develops both faculty and student research and award opportunities

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

* PhD in social work or a related field.

* Record of scholarship that meets the requirements for the rank of associate or full professor with tenure.

* Proven track record of procuring external funding from various sources including foundation, state, and federal grants.

* Record of having mentored faculty and students in starting research projects and procuring funding.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range Commensurate with experience Additional Salary Information Job Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Robert Keefe Contact's Pronouns He/him/his Contact's Title Associate Professor Contact's Email rhkeefe Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted 08/20/2025 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant