Associate Dean of Research & Advisory Services

The Batten School at VIMS has a three-part mission to conduct research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and the public, and provide advisory service to policy-makers, industry, and the public. Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States.

William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences invites applicants for the position of Associate Dean of Research and Advisory Services. The Batten School at VIMS hosts one of the largest and most successful research programs in coastal and marine sciences in the United States, maintaining approximately $100 million in active grants and contracts. It serves as the Commonwealth’s advisor on coastal and marine science issues, providing essential guidance for local and state policy makers, industry, and the public.

This is an exciting time to join VIMS and the Batten School; we are operating under a new and innovative Strategic Plan, our faculty is growing, and we have recently secured a $100,000,000 gift to name the School – the largest gift ever to a school focused on coastal and marine sciences. In support of our efforts to amplify and accelerate our broad and dynamic research program, we seek strategic, forward-thinking individuals that are passionate about higher education and innovative scholarship.

Reporting to the Dean & Director of the Batten School/VIMS, the Associate Dean is responsible for leadership and administration of VIMS’ research and advisory services programs with support from a new Assistant Dean of Research and Advisory Services and associated staff. The incumbent serves in this full-time leadership and administrative position as leader for research activities at VIMS, under the Dean & Director, to ensure continued success of our broad research program.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Providing strategic thought leadership and effective administration that advances the research mission of VIMS and the Batten School.
• Participating in institutional-level decision making, ensuring close coordination among the Office of Research and Advisory Services (ORAS) and the academic programs of the Batten School.
• Reviewing and approving all sponsored program contracts and proposals.
• Leading efforts to represent the interests of VIMS and the Batten School to federal partners and program managers in Washington, D.C.
• Directing the ORAS office, including supervision of ORAS personnel.
• Providing input to Section Chairs during faculty evaluations and reviews for promotion and tenure.
• Coordinating with the Dean & Director and Assistant Dean on advisory services directives from the executive and legislative branches.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in coastal or marine science or related field, with a record of scientific accomplishment sufficient to be hired at the Full Professor level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with leadership or management of federal programs.
• Experience working closely with an office of sponsored programs to manage programmatic activities.

The conduct of individual research and teaching by the Associate Dean of Research and Advisory Services is facilitated to the extent that the primary duties expressed herein permit. However, it is expected that execution of administrative duties will always take precedence.

Application materials for the position must include: 1) a CV; 2) a cover letter; 3) a candidate statement that describes your experience building and growing an impactful research program; and 4) the names and contact information of 3 professional references.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance, educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule.