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ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH AND GRADUATE STUDIES

PURPOSE

The College of Science at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is experiencing significant growth in both research activity and graduate education. As the University advances toward greater national prominence as a research institution, it is critical to establish a leadership structure that can strategically support, coordinate, and expand these efforts. Currently, responsibilities for research and graduate education within the college are distributed across department chairs, program coordinators, and individual faculty, creating gaps in coordination and efficiency. An Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies will centralize leadership, provide continuity, and ensure the College can respond effectively to the evolving demands of research and graduate education. This role will directly contribute to increasing external funding, improving graduate student outcomes, and strengthening infrastructure utilization.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Research Growth and Strategic Priorities

Percent Effort: 30%

Essential Duty?  ☒  Yes ☐  No

• Serve as a key liaison between the College, the Division of Research and Innovation, and external partners, ensuring faculty and students are well-positioned to compete for extramural funding and recognition.

Functional Area 2: Graduate Program Expansion and Student Success

Percent Effort: 30%

Essential Duty?  ☒  Yes ☐  No

• Oversee graduate program development, recruitment strategies, student support services, and mentoring initiatives that strengthen retention and student success.
• Responsible for tracking and improving student outcomes, focusing on areas such as career placement, professional development, and facilitating connections with local and regional industries.

Functional Area 3: Faculty and Student Development

Percent Effort: 20%

Essential Duty?  ☐  Yes ☒  No

• Develop and implement faculty development programs, including proposal writing support, collaborative grant initiatives, and pathways for early-career faculty success. For students, the position will enhance opportunities for research engagement, professional development, and preparation for careers in academia, industry, and government.

Functional Area 4: Resource Management

Percent Effort: 20%

Essential Duty?  ☐  Yes ☒  No

• Ensure that faculty and graduate students have access to the infrastructure required for high-quality research and that resources are utilized effectively and equitably across the College
• Oversee the identification, allocation, and management of key research resources—including laboratory space, shared research facilities, and major equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate must have a terminal degree in discipline within the College of Science, from an accredited university.
• The candidate must also have:
  • Academic credentials commensurate with appointments to associate or full professor rank and be eligible for tenure.
  • Supervision, leadership, and administrative experience in a senior-level administrative setting.
  • Professorial excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
  • Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills; and
  • Continuous external funding from federal or national foundation sources over the last ten years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in designing and leading new initiatives or programs to advance the mission of an academic department or college.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize documents, time, and commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative initiatives that encourage COS members at all ranks to engage in seeking external funding;
• Willingness to establish and host research-related workshops for faculty and students in the college; and
• Willingness to mentor faculty on their scholarship and research trajectories.

To apply:

Submit the following materials to employment@tamucc.edu by 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 3^rd.

1. Cover Letter
2. CV

3. Research and Graduate Program Philosophy/Statement:1-2 page document highlighting your vision for fostering growth in research and graduate programs.

This is an internal search within the College of Science. For information on Associate Dean selection, workload, term length, and compensation, see University Policy 31.99.99.C1.02.