Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation (Tenured, Position # F0337A1)

Old Dominion University - Norfolk, VA

Full-time - Senior

Norfolk, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Old Dominion University (ODU) is a leadership role within the Batten College of Engineering and Technology (BCET), aimed at enhancing the college's research enterprise. This tenured position at the Full Professor rank involves developing strategies to foster research collaborations, securing resources for faculty-led research, and promoting the college's research activities to external stakeholders. The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while advancing the strategic research mission of the college.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to foster research collaborations within BCET and with external partners.
• Advance the College's strategic plan and support critical initiatives.
• Identify and secure new resources to elevate faculty-led research programs.
• Provide oversight of the college's centers and institutes.
• Develop strategies to achieve sustained growth of sponsored research and innovation.
• Coordinate and assess strategies to maximize faculty success in securing externally sponsored research.
• Facilitate research mentorship within BCET.
• Develop strategies to compete for large, multi-investigator and multi-institutional contracts and grants.
• Maintain effective links with government agencies, industry organizations, and foundations relevant to BCET research activities.
• Represent BCET research interests to the broader community and promote faculty research activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with collaboration across disciplinary boundaries.
• Experience in implementing strategies to develop and expand external research partnerships.
• Significant knowledge of current federal funding agency strategic initiatives and focus areas.
• Experience with budgeting for research projects and initiatives.
• Ability to work with leadership on project staffing, contracts, and best practices.
• Demonstrated record of strong teamwork and collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Administrative experience in a higher education setting.
• A clear vision for research development and resource optimization.
• Experience in building interdisciplinary partnerships and research teams.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in developing research programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with engineering entrepreneurism and strategies for promoting research.
• Familiarity with the strategic research mission of universities.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty position with tenure.
• Opportunities for professional development and research collaboration.