Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee initiatives that enhance faculty success, development, and evaluation processes within the College
- Coordinate faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, retention, and review processes (RTP and posttenure support) in alignment with university policy
- Develop and implement faculty development programs, briefings, and training related to RSCA, faculty affairs, curriculum governance, and compliance
- Plan, direct, and implement strategies for RSCA advancement, including tracking research output, managing internal funding programs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
- Serve as IDS liaison to the Division of Research & Innovation and the SJSU Research Foundation for pre / postaward activities, compliance, and limited submissions
- Build and maintain partnerships with industry, nonprofit, and public agencies to advance faculty RSCA, sponsored research, experiential learning, and workforce development
- Convene and lead an External / Industry Advisory Council aligned with College priorities
- Promote and support research infrastructure, including space planning, safety coordination, and shared research resources
- Represent IDS in universitywide councils and committees related to RSCA and faculty success
- Participate in strategic planning, budget development, policy formation, and college operations as part of the IDS leadership team
- Supervise assigned staff and promote a culture of inclusion, transparency, and continuous improvement
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated success in advancing RSCA programs and securing external funding from public and private sources
- Knowledge of research development, federal / state / private sponsors, and compliance (IRB, data governance, research security)
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, and partners
- Proven capacity to build and sustain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Expertise in academic personnel processes, including RTP, lecturer evaluation, and faculty mentoring
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Ability to lead and manage change, handle confidential matters with discretion, and foster an inclusive academic climate
- Familiarity with research facilities, computing environments, laboratory operations, and safety practices
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all areas of responsibility
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate or terminal degree in a field relevant to IDS (e.g., information / data science, informatics, computer science / engineering, statistics, or related)
- Record of scholarship / creative work commensurate with appointment at the rank of tenured full professor in IDS
- Demonstrated experience of academic leadership (e.g., chair / associate chair, center director, ADR / associate dean, PI of multiinvestigator grants)
- Track record of funded grants, contracts, or foundation awards, with particular success in securing external funding from agencies, from competitive public and private entities
- Experience mentoring and supporting faculty development
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
- Input preferred qualifications
- Five years experience in department or college-level academic leadership (i.e. department chair, center director)
- Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing faculty members scholarly productivity
- Knowledgeable about research best practices and student engagement in research as a high-impact practice
- Demonstrated record of a funded research program characterized by external funding and peer-reviewed publications
- Experience working on interdisciplinary teams
Compensation
Classification : Administrator III
Anticipated Hiring Range : $14,584 / month - $15,417 / month
CSU Salary Range : $6,891 / month - $22,119 / month
The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.
San Jos State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .
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