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Associate Dean, Research & Graduate Studies - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering

Job Title: Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies
Department: Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Reports to: Dean of the College
Location: Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey

Position Overview

The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering at Rowan University seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing the College’s research enterprise, enhancing graduate programs, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The Associate Dean will work closely with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives in research and graduate education.

Key Responsibilities

Research Leadership

  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the College’s research profile and external funding.
  • Support faculty in securing research grants and contracts from government agencies, industry, and non-profit organizations.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary and collaborative research within the College and with other colleges across Rowan University.
  • Oversee compliance with research policies, including ethical conduct, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Represent the College in university-wide research initiatives and external partnerships.

Graduate Studies Administration

  • Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of graduate programs.
  • Collaborate with department chairs and program coordinators to ensure academic quality and relevance of graduate curricula.
  • Promote graduate student recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives.
  • Oversee the administration of graduate assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships.
  • Serve as a resource and advocate for graduate students, addressing academic and research-related concerns.

Strategic Planning and Collaboration

  • Assist the Dean in developing and executing the College’s strategic plan, with a focus on research and graduate studies.
  • Build and sustain partnerships with industry, government, and academic institutions to support the College’s mission.
  • Work closely with faculty to align research and graduate education goals with the College’s strategic priorities.
  • Foster an inclusive and supportive environment for faculty, staff, and students, particularly in research and graduate education.

Management and Reporting

  • Supervise staff and oversee budgets related to research and graduate studies.
  • Provide regular reports on research performance metrics, graduate program outcomes, and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead efforts to secure and manage endowments, grants, and other funding sources that support research and graduate education.

Qualifications

Required:

  • A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in engineering or a closely related field.
  • A distinguished record of research, scholarship, at the rank of full professor.
  • Demonstrated success in securing external research funding and leading research initiatives.
  • Experience with graduate education, including program development and student mentoring.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

  • Knowledge of trends and challenges in engineering education and research.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.
  • Experience fostering partnerships with industry and government organizations.

NOTE: 

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 
  • This position is for internal applicants only.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

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