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Job ID:
261490
Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
University at Buffalo
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Date Posted
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Aug. 21, 2025
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Title
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Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work |
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University
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States
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Department
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School of Social Work |
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Application Deadline
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08/20/2026 |
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Position Start Date
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Available immediately |
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Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
Position Information
Position Title: Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
Department: School of Social Work
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58548
Posting Detail Information
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 schools research agenda and protocols consistent with UBs 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 schools research strategic plan developed in collaboration with the schools various constituencies
- Serves as SSW research liaison with university administration
- Develops the SSWs 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 donors directive.
- Administer the Fed-AWARD program.
- Cultivates external funding resources
- Develops both faculty and student research and award opportunities
Learn more:
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
Physical Demands
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Job Type
Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Robert Keefe
Contact's Pronouns: He/him/his
Contact's Title: Associate Professor
Contact's Email: rhkeefe@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 585-490-2488
Posting Dates
Posted: 08/20/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 07/01/2026
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