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Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
Position Title Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
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 QualificationsPhysical Demands
Salary Range
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Additional Salary Information
Job Type
Job Type Full-Time
Campus
Campus North Campus
Posting Alerts
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Additional Information
Is a background check required for this posting?
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Contact's Name Robert Keefe
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Pronouns He/him/his
Contact's Title
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email
Contact's Phone
Contact's Phone
Posting Dates
Posted
Posted 08/20/2025
Date to be filled
Date to be filled 07/01/2026
References
Number of References Required
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
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