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  • Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
    School of Social Work
    University at Buffalo



    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



     



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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 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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