Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research or Professor and Associate Dean of Research

Company: Utah State Extension
Location: Greenville
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Research or Professor and Associate Dean of Research

Position Number: 600223
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type: Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category: Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:
East Carolina University is an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. The University offers 84 bachelor's degree programs, 71 master's degree programs, 18 doctoral degree programs, and 82 departmental certificates. The University is comprised of 10 academic colleges/schools including a medical and dental school. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, N.C., a progressive city of approximately 90,000. It is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west. The College of Health and Human Performance is home to six academic departments. There are excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College and across the University. The College employs two full-time instructional technology consultants, and pre and post award grant specialists.

More information can be found at the College website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/.
Job Duties:
The College of Health and Human Performance (HHP) at East Carolina University invites applications for the 12-month faculty position of Associate Professor or Professor and administrative position of Associate Dean of Research. The faculty position is eligible for tenure within one of the six units within the College of Health and Human Performance at the Associate Professor or Professor level. This position is a .10 FTE faculty position, with .90 FTE administrative reassignment to the Office of the Dean in the College of Health and Human Performance. The Associate Dean of Research will provide strategic leadership to advance the College's research mission, support faculty growth in scholarship, creative activities, and community engaged research initiatives, and foster robust community partnerships. Reporting to the Dean, the ADR will cultivate an environment of collaboration, innovation, and professional development that enhances the research capabilities, faculty excellence, and community impact of the College.

Research Leadership:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to elevate the research profile of the College of Health and Human Performance.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College, across the university, and with external partners.
• Oversee grant development processes, including identifying funding opportunities, supporting proposal development, and providing guidance on compliance with funding agency regulations.
• Establish and manage research support systems, including mentoring programs for early career faculty and workshops on grant writing and research methodologies.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative research culture in the College.
  Faculty Development:
  • Design and implement programs that enhance faculty's ability to engage in impactful research and scholarship, including fixed-term, tenure track, and tenured faculty.
  • Collaborate with department chairs/directors to identify faculty development needs and create tailored professional growth plans.
  • Develop recognition programs to celebrate faculty research achievements and scholarly contributions.
  • Provide leadership in guiding faculty through promotion and tenure processes with a focus on research, creative activities, and external funding.Community Engagement:
    • Build and sustain partnerships with local, regional, and global communities to facilitate community engaged research projects that address societal challenges.
    • Support faculty in integrating community based participatory research (CBPR) approaches into their work.
    • Develop initiatives to connect students and faculty with community organizations to foster mutual learning and impactful collaboration.
    • Represent the College at events and meetings focused on community engagement and research impact.
    • Establish best practices for community engaged scholarship and offer professional development opportunities for faculty to enhance their community focused work.Research Infrastructure and Administration:
      • Oversee and supervise the research development team within the College.
      • Oversee the development and implementation of college-wide policies and procedures related to the research enterprise.
      • Work with university leadership to secure additional resources for research initiatives.
      • Collaborate with ECU's Office of Research Administration and external funding agencies to ensure compliance with research related policies.
      • Support faculty in disseminating their research through publications, presentations, and other scholarly outlets.Contingent upon availability of funds.
        Minimum Education/Experience:
        Terminal degree in a field related to health, human performance, or human services.
        License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
        N/A
        Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
        A strong record of research accomplishments, including grant acquisition, scholarly publications, and community-engaged research.
        
        Experience in academic leadership or administrative roles, including faculty development and mentoring.
        
        Demonstrated commitment to community engagement in research and scholarship.
        Special Instructions to Applicant:
        In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu:
        
        1) Cover letter highlighting qualifications and vision for advancing research, faculty development, and community engagement2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume
        3) A list of three references with contact information.
        
        As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted.
        
        At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required.
        
        Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com)
        
        --- Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system.
        --- Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
        --- For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord -600223 East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail Stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. For questions, please contact Alice Richman at
        
        Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
        Additional Instructions to Applicant:
        In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
        Job Close Date:
        Open Until Filled: Yes
        Initial Screening Begins: 03/02/2025
        
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