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Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies (Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology)
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Position Number: 5717163
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Deans - Engineering

Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies (Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology)

Job ID: 278046
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, https://engineering.kennesaw.edu/, at Kennesaw State University is the second-largest engineering college in Georgia, serving over 5,000 students and offering 10 undergraduate engineering and engineering technology degrees and 7 graduate engineering degrees. Two programs are in the Top 20 largest undergraduate programs in the country. Enrollment and demographic data can be found at https://ir.kennesaw.edu/. The academic programs are led by industry-expert faculty, combining practical experience with a thorough grounding in the underlying theory. This enables students to apply engineering techniques to today's societal needs and tomorrow's challenges. SPCEET conducts research in many areas of engineering, including robotics, smart infrastructure, biomedical engineering, and engineering education.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology with a preferred start date of June 1, 2025. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Dean of the College, the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs (ADRG) will provide leadership and support for the College in advancing its research and graduate mission. The ADRG is expected to provide visionary leadership for research and graduate studies, empowering faculty to develop research and facilitating partnerships with both the public and private sectors while working collaboratively with the Department Chairs, faculty, staff, and students to elevate the College's research activities and graduate education.

The ADRG will liaise with the Office of Research and organize/manage inter-departmental research groups and interests. Working collaboratively with the Office of Research, the ADRG manages the grants process in the college and maintains relationships with external entities for research and partnership development.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work with faculty to develop, facilitate, and obtain new revenue streams through grants and other resources to enhance the College's research activities. Specific areas of emphasis include expanding interdisciplinary research and supporting the successful competition for research funding.
Represent and advocate for the College in various venues, including university-wide committees and working groups focused on research or graduate education.
Coordinate graduate programs and Double Owls, including liaising with graduate coordinators and the Dean of the Graduate College.
Work with partners on graduate articulation agreements and approve graduate curriculum changes.
Manage intellectual property and research agreements in concert with the relevant University Offices.
Develop and manage research-related policies and compliance, serve as the campus liaison for interdisciplinary research, and organize initiatives to establish new research.
Provide oversight of the college's centers and institutes.
Mentor faculty in research and graduate student advisement.
Serve as a member of the College's leadership team, setting policy and strategic direction for the College.

Required Qualifications

A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in an academic department in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at KSU is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated record of strong teamwork, ethical behavior, and collaboration with faculty, administrators, staff, and students.
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership with the development of research programs.
Evidence of a successful scholarship program and history of grant support as PI or Co-PI for various agencies, including NSF, NIH, DOD, DOE, NASA, etc.
Administration and leadership experience in an academic setting.
Evidence of mentoring junior faculty and doctoral students.
Experience building interdisciplinary partnerships and research teams.

Required Documents to Attach

CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts and/or international equivalency evaluations (Official Transcripts and Official International Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Statement of Leadership Philosophy
Statement of Research Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy, including how you will advance graduate student success at KSU
List of Names and Contact Information of five references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 5, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Lawrence Whitman, lwhitma5@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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