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Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work

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university at buffaloBuffalo (NY)
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherColleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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Position Information:
  • Position TitleAssociate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
  • DepartmentSchool of Social Work
  • Posting NumberF250087Posting Linkhttps://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58548EmployerStateFaculty Appointment TermTermPosition TypeUUP Faculty
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  • Fiscal Year2025-2026
Position Summary: 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 TeamChairs 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:
  • Prodig+Executive Position
  • Physical Demands
  • Driving Requirements
  • This position does not drive a university owned vehicle
  • Salary Range
  • Commensurate with experience
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  • Job TypeFull-TimeCampusNorth Campus
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  • Contact's NameRobert Keefe
  • Contact's Pronouns
He/him/his Contact's TitleAssociate Professor Contact's Emailrhkeefe@buffalo.eduContact's Phone585-490-2488 Posting DatesPosted 08/20/2025 Deadline for Applicants Open Until FilledDate to be filled ReferencesNumber of References Required3Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant

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