Associate Dean Faculty Success, Research & Industry Partnerships

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee initiatives that enhance faculty success, development, and evaluation processes within the College
• Coordinate faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, retention, and review processes (RTP and post‑tenure support) in alignment with university policy
• Develop and implement faculty development programs, briefings, and training related to RSCA, faculty affairs, curriculum governance, and compliance
• Plan, direct, and implement strategies for RSCA advancement, including tracking research output, managing internal funding programs, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Serve as IDS liaison to the Division of Research & Innovation and the SJSU Research Foundation for pre / post‑award activities, compliance, and limited submissions
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, nonprofit, and public agencies to advance faculty RSCA, sponsored research, experiential learning, and workforce development
• Convene and lead an External / Industry Advisory Council aligned with College priorities
• Promote and support research infrastructure, including space planning, safety coordination, and shared research resources
• Represent IDS in university‑wide councils and committees related to RSCA and faculty success
• Participate in strategic planning, budget development, policy formation, and college operations as part of the IDS leadership team
• Supervise assigned staff and promote a culture of inclusion, transparency, and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated success in advancing RSCA programs and securing external funding from public and private sources
• Knowledge of research development, federal / state / private sponsors, and compliance (IRB, data governance, research security)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, and partners
• Proven capacity to build and sustain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise in academic personnel processes, including RTP, lecturer evaluation, and faculty mentoring
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Ability to lead and manage change, handle confidential matters with discretion, and foster an inclusive academic climate
• Familiarity with research facilities, computing environments, laboratory operations, and safety practices
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all areas of responsibility

• Doctorate or terminal degree in a field relevant to IDS (e.g., information / data science, informatics, computer science / engineering, statistics, or related)
• Record of scholarship / creative work commensurate with appointment at the rank of tenured full professor in IDS
• Demonstrated experience of academic leadership (e.g., chair / associate chair, center director, ADR / associate dean, PI of multi‑investigator grants)
• Track record of funded grants, contracts, or foundation awards, with particular success in securing external funding from agencies, from competitive public and private entities
• Experience mentoring and supporting faculty development
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

• Input preferred qualifications
• Five years’ experience in department or college-level academic leadership (i.e. department chair, center director)
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and developing faculty members’ scholarly productivity
• Knowledgeable about research best practices and student engagement in research as a high-impact practice
• Demonstrated record of a funded research program characterized by external funding and peer-reviewed publications
• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams

Classification :
Administrator III

Anticipated Hiring Range : $14,584 / month - $15,417 / month

CSU Salary Range : $6,891 / month - $22,119 / month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .