Associate Dean for Research
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Location: Athens, AL 35611
Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2325P
Working Title Associate Dean for Research
Department FACS-Fam & Cons Sci
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences, the sixth largest at UGA in terms of undergraduate enrollment, is a student-centered college that emphasizes holistic student development and has grown rapidly in recent years to a current total enrollment of about 1,700 students. There are approximately 110 faculty members in the College, where undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in all areas of family and consumer sciences, as well as collaborative programs with other schools, colleges, centers and institutes at the University. The College provides a comprehensive graduate program, offering masters and doctoral degrees in all four departments with a current enrollment of about 250 graduate students. Administratively, the College is comprised of four academic departments: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics; Nutritional Sciences; Human Development and Family Science; and Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors as well as the Institute on Human Development and Disability. The College is proud of and benefits from a high degree of heterogeneity in its faculty, students and programs. International opportunities are strongly supported in the College and the University. Programs of outreach and public service, including outstanding Cooperative Extension initiatives, extend the resources of the College and University to the general public and targeted audiences. Faculty in the College manage significant external grants and contracts for research and public service from the NIH, USDA, DOD, NIMH, NIDA, DOE, the CDC and GEFA among others. Additional information about the College of Family and Consumer Sciences is available at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/.
The University of Georgia is one of the leading public research universities in the nation and the world. Founded in 1785 as the first public university in the country, UGA's faculty excel in fundamental and applied research, scholarship and creative activities, innovation, and technology transfer; and deliver outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; and support communities in Georgia and around the globe through public service and engagement. In Fall 2023, UGA enrolled over 41,600 students, employed more than 3,900 total faculty, and had an annual budget of over $2 billion. Interest in UGA degrees continues to rise with undergraduate applications for admission reaching more than 43,000 and more than 6,100 new first-year students enrolling in Fall 2023. Total annual research expenditures at the University continue to grow, and research expenditures now stand at $571 million for fiscal year 2023. UGA's main campus is in Athens, GA, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses located in Griffin, Tifton, Buckhead, and Gwinnett as well as residential education centers in Washington, DC; Cortona, Italy; and Oxford, England. The University has numerous regional, national, and international partnerships for research, education, and service, and an extensive and dedicated network of more than 355,000 living alumni across the globe.
The University of Georgia's excellence in education and research rests on the scholarly and creative contributions of its talented faculty and staff and on the intellectual quality, vitality, and passion of its students. UGA maintains outstanding academic programs in the arts and humanities, agricultural and environmental sciences, forestry and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, health and life sciences, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, engineering, journalism and communication, public and international affairs, education, and professional programs that include business, law, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Its research and academic strengths are matched by an enduring commitment to technology transfer, as evidenced by UGA's national leadership in intellectual property creation and the number of products created by companies based on UGA licenses. Recently, major investments in research have led UGA to international leadership in areas such as infectious diseases, data science and artificial intelligence, vaccine development, glycoscience, precision agriculture, human trafficking, resilience and environment, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, and many others.
The University of Georgia has goals to advance its national and international standing in research and scholarship by leveraging the excellence of all its faculty and the comprehensive nature of its public, land- and sea-grant missions. For further information about the University of Georgia, please visit: www.uga.edu.
College/Unit/Department website https://www.fcs.uga.edu/
Posting Type Internal (PEP)
Retirement Plan
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date 03/17/2025
Job Closing Date
Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that this position is only available to current College of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty with rank of Associate or Full Professor.Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by Friday, April 18, 2025. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current resume; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Assoc/Asst Dean AC
FLSA
Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track)
Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a FACS discipline or a related area.
Position Summary
Please note that this position is only available to current College of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty with rank of Associate or Full ProfessorThe College of Family and Consumer Sciences invites internal applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Research.The Associate Dean will create programs that further our strategic priorities within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and align our programs with the strategic plan of the University. The College's 2025 Strategic Plan for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship outlines a vision for enhancing faculty, staff, and both undergraduate and graduate student research capacity within a comprehensive, land-grant university. The Associate Dean will be a key leader in implementing this plan by creating coordinated programs that build on our current research strengths and leverage the significant investments made in our infrastructure. The Associate Dean will facilitate interdisciplinary research across UGA's academic units, institutes, and centers to address high-priority issues. This leader, along with the other administrative staff in the Dean's Office whose responsibilities focus on undergraduate curriculum and Outreach and Extension, will leverage the already strong position of the College into a leading position in the University for campus-wide initiatives. The Associate Dean will also work closely with faculty, directors, graduate coordinators, and department heads in the College to lead efforts and implement creative solutions to needs of communities, families, and people using interdisciplinary methods.
Responsibilities:
Additional Requirements
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you a current tenured Associate Professor or Professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Georgia? Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents
Posting Details
Posting Number F2325P
Working Title Associate Dean for Research
Department FACS-Fam & Cons Sci
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences, the sixth largest at UGA in terms of undergraduate enrollment, is a student-centered college that emphasizes holistic student development and has grown rapidly in recent years to a current total enrollment of about 1,700 students. There are approximately 110 faculty members in the College, where undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in all areas of family and consumer sciences, as well as collaborative programs with other schools, colleges, centers and institutes at the University. The College provides a comprehensive graduate program, offering masters and doctoral degrees in all four departments with a current enrollment of about 250 graduate students. Administratively, the College is comprised of four academic departments: Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics; Nutritional Sciences; Human Development and Family Science; and Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors as well as the Institute on Human Development and Disability. The College is proud of and benefits from a high degree of heterogeneity in its faculty, students and programs. International opportunities are strongly supported in the College and the University. Programs of outreach and public service, including outstanding Cooperative Extension initiatives, extend the resources of the College and University to the general public and targeted audiences. Faculty in the College manage significant external grants and contracts for research and public service from the NIH, USDA, DOD, NIMH, NIDA, DOE, the CDC and GEFA among others. Additional information about the College of Family and Consumer Sciences is available at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/.
The University of Georgia is one of the leading public research universities in the nation and the world. Founded in 1785 as the first public university in the country, UGA's faculty excel in fundamental and applied research, scholarship and creative activities, innovation, and technology transfer; and deliver outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; and support communities in Georgia and around the globe through public service and engagement. In Fall 2023, UGA enrolled over 41,600 students, employed more than 3,900 total faculty, and had an annual budget of over $2 billion. Interest in UGA degrees continues to rise with undergraduate applications for admission reaching more than 43,000 and more than 6,100 new first-year students enrolling in Fall 2023. Total annual research expenditures at the University continue to grow, and research expenditures now stand at $571 million for fiscal year 2023. UGA's main campus is in Athens, GA, 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses located in Griffin, Tifton, Buckhead, and Gwinnett as well as residential education centers in Washington, DC; Cortona, Italy; and Oxford, England. The University has numerous regional, national, and international partnerships for research, education, and service, and an extensive and dedicated network of more than 355,000 living alumni across the globe.
The University of Georgia's excellence in education and research rests on the scholarly and creative contributions of its talented faculty and staff and on the intellectual quality, vitality, and passion of its students. UGA maintains outstanding academic programs in the arts and humanities, agricultural and environmental sciences, forestry and natural resources, family and consumer sciences, health and life sciences, social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, engineering, journalism and communication, public and international affairs, education, and professional programs that include business, law, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Its research and academic strengths are matched by an enduring commitment to technology transfer, as evidenced by UGA's national leadership in intellectual property creation and the number of products created by companies based on UGA licenses. Recently, major investments in research have led UGA to international leadership in areas such as infectious diseases, data science and artificial intelligence, vaccine development, glycoscience, precision agriculture, human trafficking, resilience and environment, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, and many others.
The University of Georgia has goals to advance its national and international standing in research and scholarship by leveraging the excellence of all its faculty and the comprehensive nature of its public, land- and sea-grant missions. For further information about the University of Georgia, please visit: www.uga.edu.
College/Unit/Department website https://www.fcs.uga.edu/
Posting Type Internal (PEP)
Retirement Plan
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date 03/17/2025
Job Closing Date
Open until filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that this position is only available to current College of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty with rank of Associate or Full Professor.Applicant screening will begin immediately. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by Friday, April 18, 2025. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current resume; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant).
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Assoc/Asst Dean AC
FLSA
Faculty Rank Open Rank (Tenure Track)
Contract Type Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status Tenured
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a FACS discipline or a related area.
Position Summary
Please note that this position is only available to current College of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty with rank of Associate or Full ProfessorThe College of Family and Consumer Sciences invites internal applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Research.The Associate Dean will create programs that further our strategic priorities within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) and align our programs with the strategic plan of the University. The College's 2025 Strategic Plan for Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship outlines a vision for enhancing faculty, staff, and both undergraduate and graduate student research capacity within a comprehensive, land-grant university. The Associate Dean will be a key leader in implementing this plan by creating coordinated programs that build on our current research strengths and leverage the significant investments made in our infrastructure. The Associate Dean will facilitate interdisciplinary research across UGA's academic units, institutes, and centers to address high-priority issues. This leader, along with the other administrative staff in the Dean's Office whose responsibilities focus on undergraduate curriculum and Outreach and Extension, will leverage the already strong position of the College into a leading position in the University for campus-wide initiatives. The Associate Dean will also work closely with faculty, directors, graduate coordinators, and department heads in the College to lead efforts and implement creative solutions to needs of communities, families, and people using interdisciplinary methods.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and vision for research in the College.
- Support efforts to grow research funding, high-quality publications, and national and international visibility of faculty across multiple disciplines.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaborations within and outside of FACS.
- Execute programmatic and fiscal responsibilities of the College with particular emphasis on facilities and technology to aid research and scholarship.
- Supervise pre-award staff and work closely with Chief Business Officer for the College.
- Collaborate with the Vice President for Research, the AVP and Director of the Innovation Gateway, and Sponsored Projects Administration to secure grants and contracts and expand patents and product to market.
- Support and promote research and outreach faculty engagement through the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance (CTSA) endeavors to serve citizens and communities promoting the integration of special and underserved populations in translational health research across the human lifespan.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations related to research.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for faculty involved in research.
- Uphold UGA and the College's mission including supporting and creating programs that reflect the population of the state, nation, and world
Additional Requirements
- Ph.D. in a FACS discipline or a related area.
- Currently at the rank of Associate or Professor and must show clear and convincing evidence of high levels of achievement in scholarship, and evidence of successful administration.
- Maintained a substantially funded research program in one or more disciplines related to an area of FACS.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
- Outstanding scholarly achievements and research productivity as well as a record of submitting and obtaining federally-funded grants.
- Demonstrated ability to manage substantial extramurally-funded projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in mentoring faculty seeking research opportunities.
- Participation on grant review committees and/or journal review.
- Demonstrated engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Three (3) years of organizational leadership experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Yes
- No