Assistant Dean for Research

2 weeks ago

Harrisonburg, United States James Madison University Full time

**Working Title**: Assistant Dean for Research & Scholarship, College of Education

**State Role Title**:N/A

**Position Type**:Instructional / Teaching Faculty

**Position Status**:Full-Time

**College/Division**:College of Education

**Department**: 100787 - LRNING, TECH & LEAD ED (LTLE)

**Pay Rate**:Commensurate with Experience

**Specify Range or Amount**:
**Is this a JMU only position? **No

**Is this a grant-funded position? **No

**Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? **No

**Beginning Review Date**:05/18/2024

**About JMU**:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

**General Information**:
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.
- Connect potential funders with faculty.
- Develop and monitor infrastructures for faculty that include pre-award and post-award activities.
- 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

**Conditions of Employment**:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

**Additional Posting Information**:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. List of three professional references
4. Statement of Inclusive Excellence that addresses the applicant’s efforts towards equity, and inclusion and demonstrate a focus on inclusivity within the applicant’s workplace activities. The statement should not focus on personal values and personal experiences, but rather on actions and experiences as they relate to inclusivity in the workplace.

**EEO Statement**:
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.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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