Associate Dean of Research & Innovation, College of Science

Job Title

Associate Dean of Research & Innovation, College of Science

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Science – Dean

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Science (COS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), a growing Hispanic Serving Institution with R2 status, seeks an exceptional researcher and scholar for the Associate Dean of Research and Innovation position to begin spring 2024. This is a faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure on arrival pending approval from the Texas A&M System Board of Regents. Rank will be determined upon review of qualifications. As a Dean’s Executive Staff member, the Associate Dean will provide leadership for the college to advance its research missions and integrate them within the university’s larger goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The position of Associate Dean of Research and Innovation is a faculty administrative appointment with research expectations.  The person who holds this position will be an experienced researcher with a demonstrated track record of successful competitive federal funding and a history of interdisciplinary collaboration, peer mentorship, innovation, and leadership.

The Associate Dean of Research and Innovation will:

• Advance the college’s research mission to enhance further local, state, national, and international prominence.

• Incorporate team science to facilitate research activity in the college.

• Provide and accelerate mentorship and consultation for faculty regarding the preparation of research proposals (identification of potential funding, conceptualization, design, and finances for grant proposals) and ongoing grant-related research activities.

• Create mechanisms and coordinate with research officials from other colleges to facilitate interdisciplinary and cross-college research activities to form successful collaborative research groups.

• Encourage faculty to pursue diverse external funding sources (public and private opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels).

• Expand and promote graduate and undergraduate research.

• Build sustainable partnerships with private and public organizations and foster community engagement.

• Promote the integration of research activities into community practices to contribute to the public good through collaboration between faculty, students, staff, and community partners.

• Act as liaison between the college and the university Office of Research & Innovation and the TAMU-CC Foundation.

• Implement relevant, constructive policies and practices on research personnel, safety and compliance, IRB, IACUC, and the approval of new research proposals.

• Conduct or direct specific projects as assigned by the Dean.

• Serve on college and university committees and advance the research enterprise of COS at TAMU-CC.

• Support the success of students, faculty, and staff at all levels at COS.

• Maintain an active research program.

COS offers many degrees across three departments: Life Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physical and Environmental Sciences. The COS faculty and staff bridge academics and research through interdisciplinary collaborations in classrooms, laboratories, and the field to create a more sustainable world. With approximately 1,650 students, including 1,480 undergraduate and 165 graduate students, COS consists of 67 full-time faculty (56 tenured/tenure-line and 11 professional-track faculty) and 45 staff members (including postdocs and research staff) dedicated to excellence in both teaching and research. The college's FY22 research funding was nearly $9 million.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in a discipline within the College of Science, from an accredited university. The candidate must also have:

• Academic credentials commensurate with appointment to associate or full professor rank with tenure.

• Supervision, leadership, and administrative experience in a senior-level administrative setting.

• Professorial excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills; and

• Continuous external funding from federal or national foundation sources over the last ten years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in designing and leading new initiatives or programs to advance the mission of an academic department or college;

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize documents, time, and commitments;

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative initiatives that encourage COS members at all ranks to engage in seeking external funding;

• Willingness to establish and host research-related workshops for faculty and students in the college; and

• Willingness to mentor faculty on their scholarship and research trajectories.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

1. A letter of interest addressing the qualifications listed above

2. A curriculum vitae

3. A leadership statement

4. A list of three professional references including their name, title/position, work address, work telephone number, and email address.

 The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.