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The Associate Dean for Research (ADR), who also serves as the Director of the Buffalo Center for Social Research (BCSR), oversees the development of the schools research agenda and protocols consistent with UBs guidelines, and providing leadership in articulating and carrying out the research mission of the School of Social Work.
Essential Duties:
The ADR provides leadership in the development and implementation of the schools research strategic plan developed in collaboration with the schools various constituencies
Serves as SSW research liaison with university administration
Develops the SSWs research infrastructure
Develops and promotes policies and procedures that support research
Serves as a member of the SSW Administrative Team
Chairs the Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
Implements faculty professional development opportunities
Develops mechanisms to monitor funded research benchmarks and productivity of peer institutions
Networks on research matters with other schools to develop interdisciplinary research collaboratives
Identifies and advocate for BCSR research infrastructure needs.
Develops and implements BCSR strategic plan in conjunction with RAC.
Chairs the Grants Team and Project Design Team.
Develops and manages the BCSR budget
Reports on research activities and funded research portfolio as required.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates BCSR staff
Organizes and implements the BCSR Distinguished Scholars Series.
Manage endowment accounts according to donors directive.
Administer the Fed-AWARD program.
Cultivates external funding resources
Develops both faculty and student research and award opportunities
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Minimum Qualifications
PhD in social work or a related field.
Record of scholarship that meets the requirements for the rank of associate or full professor with tenure.
Proven track record of procuring external funding from various sources including foundation, state, and federal grants.
Record of having mentored faculty and students in starting research projects and procuring funding.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Job Type Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Robert Keefe Contact's Pronouns: He/him/his Contact's Title: Associate Professor Contact's Email: rhkeefe@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone: 585-490-2488
Posting Dates
Posted: 08/20/2025 Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled Date to be filled: 07/01/2026
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