Open date: December 2, 2024
Deadline to apply: While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by January 3, 2025.
The UBC Faculty of Education, one of the world’s leading faculties of its kind, invites internal nominations for the position of Associate Dean, Research.
Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xwmə0kwəy’əm (Musqueam) people in Vancouver, Canada, the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia invites internal nominations (including self-nominations) for an academic administrative leadership position as Associate Dean, Research. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean, Research, is a member of the senior leadership team in the Faculty of Education and provides strategic leadership on all matters related to research. The appointment is expected to begin on July 2, 2025, for a three- or five-year term, or as mutually agreed upon between the Dean and the successful candidate.
The Associate Dean, Research, portfolio requires that we restrict eligibility to tenured Professors with an active appointment in one of the academic units in the Faculty of Education on the Vancouver campus (ECPS, EDCP, EDST, KIN, or LLED). An in-person presence on campus will be required.
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate:
- An active program of research as a Professor in the Faculty of Education;
- Strong understanding of research practices and approaches beyond their own discipline and/or curiosity and willingness to learn about the research of disciplines across the Faculty of Education;
- Familiarity with research trends, including current challenges and areas of opportunities;
- Administrative experience with a strong understanding of the University and the Faculty structures, policies and protocols;
- Ability to develop and implement policies and programs that promote inclusive research practices;
- Awareness of educational leadership in the context of tenure streams at UBC, including the scholarship of teaching and learning;
- Experience working productively and collaboratively among a team to cultivate strong working relations with leadership, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders; and
- An approach to work with faculty and staff that is collaborative and approachable, with a track record of respectful interpersonal and communication skills.
In the role of Associate Dean, Research, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Advise the Dean, senior leadership team, faculty, staff and students on research matters;
- Provide administrative oversight for the Office of Research in Education (ORE), including for members of supervised staff in carrying out the duties of the portfolio;
- Provide Faculty-level oversight for research grant and award facilitation processes, Chairs & Professorships (including Canada Research Chairs and Distinguished University Scholars), and Centres & Institutes;
- Design and implement infrastructure to foster success in internal and external funding opportunities and national and international research collaborations;
- Design and implement processes and initiatives that support the mentorship of faculty members for grant applications and research output (in collaboration with other Associate Deans, as appropriate);
- Provide oversight for the allocation and management of research space and the Faculty’s core research facilities and services;
- Provide oversight for research disputes and integrity issues, including conflict of interest declarations, and intellectual property and ethics reviews;
- Liaise with the Office of Research Services (ORS) and the Office of the Vice-President, Research + Innovation (VPRI) to secure effective administration support for all research grants and awards within the Faculty; and
- Represent the Faculty of Education at appropriate University-level committees and liaise with appropriate internal and external bodies and organizations.
The Faculty of Education and UBC are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to and expertise in decolonizing, reconciliation, anti-racist, and social justice approaches to research or educational leadership, teaching, and service, and have a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and teaching effectively in a welcoming environment. For more information about the Faculty of Education’s commitments and work related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit this link.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a nomination (including self-nomination) package that includes:
- A vision statement for the portfolio that addresses administrative experience and leadership background (maximum two single-spaced pages);
- Curriculum vitae; and
- An EDID statement (maximum one single-spaced page) that describes and documents your contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) through your teaching, scholarship, leadership, service, and community engagement, addressing the following three areas: (1) understanding of and knowledge about EDID, (2) track record in advancing EDID, and (3) future plans for EDID.
Complete nominations must be provided in the format of one bookmarked PDF file addressed to Dr. Jan Hare, Dean, Faculty of Education, and sent via email to Michael Wilkinson, Manager, HR & Administration, Faculty of Education, at michael.wilkinson@ubc.ca by January 3, 2025. Questions regarding this search and the application deadline should be directed to Dr. Jan Hare, Dean & Professor (c/o Michael Wilkinson, Manager, HR & Administration, Faculty of Education, at michael.wilkinson@ubc.ca).
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