San Jose State University
Associate Dean for Faculty Success, Research & Industry Partnerships
San Jose State University, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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 Required Qualifications
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 Preferred Qualifications
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 Compensation
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 .
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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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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 Required Qualifications
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 Preferred Qualifications
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 Compensation
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 .
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