Associate Dean of Research and Innovation, College of Architecture and Planning - The University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT)
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The University of Utah seeks an Associate Dean of Research and Innovation - College of Architecture and Planning
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
The Position:
The University of Utah invites nominations and applications for the newly created position of Associate Dean of Research and Innovation (ADRI) in the College of Architecture and Planning. Reporting to the Dean of the College, the ADRI will be appointed at the rank of tenured professor within one of the College’s academic units and will embrace the range of disciplines across the College while supporting faculty in all the College’s academic units. The ADRI will promote a research environment that fosters innovation, inclusive dialogue, trust, and respect among faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of leadership in academia, a strong research and scholarly profile, and a track record of securing and managing large external grants. The ADRI will be responsible for advancing the College’s significant and diverse research portfolio as well as for developing supportive programs and infrastructure that foster new, innovative, and societally impactful work. This will include but is not limited to leading strategic investments in facilities and personnel, building relationships with a broad range of funding agencies, and facilitating faculty engagement with stakeholders and research teams within and beyond the University.
A major priority for this position will be to raise the College’s indirect cost recovery manifold. The ADRI will also work with the College’s research centers and academic programs, promote undergraduate and graduate student involvement in research, and ensure that faculty, staff, and students comply with research and licensing regulations of campus and funding agencies. The ADRI will also coordinate the College’s retention, promotion, and tenure process, administer internal funding programs, and, ultimately, be responsible for ensuring that the College’s research programs and assessment structures are consistent and supportive of the College’s overall strategy and aspirations.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by January 24th will be given first consideration. Upon application, please submit a PDF version of your CV/resume and a cover letter that describes both your motivation for application and how your experience aligns with the key qualifications of the role.
All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Stephanie Rivas-Fowler
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: 480-213-7078
srivasfowler@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Utah seeks an Associate Dean of Research and Innovation - College of Architecture and Planning
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/UU_AssocDean_Research_Innovation_Profile.pdf
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
The Position:
The University of Utah invites nominations and applications for the newly created position of Associate Dean of Research and Innovation (ADRI) in the College of Architecture and Planning. Reporting to the Dean of the College, the ADRI will be appointed at the rank of tenured professor within one of the College’s academic units and will embrace the range of disciplines across the College while supporting faculty in all the College’s academic units. The ADRI will promote a research environment that fosters innovation, inclusive dialogue, trust, and respect among faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of leadership in academia, a strong research and scholarly profile, and a track record of securing and managing large external grants. The ADRI will be responsible for advancing the College’s significant and diverse research portfolio as well as for developing supportive programs and infrastructure that foster new, innovative, and societally impactful work. This will include but is not limited to leading strategic investments in facilities and personnel, building relationships with a broad range of funding agencies, and facilitating faculty engagement with stakeholders and research teams within and beyond the University.
A major priority for this position will be to raise the College’s indirect cost recovery manifold. The ADRI will also work with the College’s research centers and academic programs, promote undergraduate and graduate student involvement in research, and ensure that faculty, staff, and students comply with research and licensing regulations of campus and funding agencies. The ADRI will also coordinate the College’s retention, promotion, and tenure process, administer internal funding programs, and, ultimately, be responsible for ensuring that the College’s research programs and assessment structures are consistent and supportive of the College’s overall strategy and aspirations.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; parties who apply by January 24th will be given first consideration. Upon application, please submit a PDF version of your CV/resume and a cover letter that describes both your motivation for application and how your experience aligns with the key qualifications of the role.
All applications and nominations will be held in confidence.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Stephanie Rivas-Fowler
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
Direct: 480-213-7078
srivasfowler@summitsearchsolutions.com
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Room 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Institution: The University of Utah
This is a full time position