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Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work

University at Buffalo

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August 21, 2025

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Buffalo, New York

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Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work

Position Information

Position Title: Associate Dean for Research, School of Social Work
Department: School of Social Work
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58548

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

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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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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

Internal Number: 6494569

About University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is a New York State flagship university. UB's 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. UB offers 16 Division I intercollegiate sports that compete at the highest level of competition in the NCAA. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive university in the State University of New York system (SUNY), and is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. UB is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional, most affordable universities. Visit our website, https://buffalo.edu, to learn more about the University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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