Director for Undergraduate Research
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Position Title & Department:
Director for Undergraduate Research Office of the Vice President and the Provost
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Department Description:
The mission of Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost at USD is to provide academic leadership to its college and schools and promote excellence in all of the universitys academic programs and initiatives in order to educate ethical and compassionate leaders.
University Description:
The University of San Diego a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972 USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any or no religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:
This recruitment is open to current University of San Diego tenured faculty only.
The Director for Undergraduate Research will provide strategic vision management and leadership necessary to support all aspects of undergraduate research. The Director will plan direct and administer existing programming including undergraduate research programs workshops conferences community partnerships etc. The Director will seek out funding opportunities and community partners and facilitate institutional grants that support undergraduate research. The Director will develop implement and assess the efficacy of workshops online networking tools and programming aimed at facilitating enhancing and broadening opportunities for meaningful and inclusive undergraduate research across campus. The Director will implement best practices to increase accessibility and visibility of research opportunities and foster an inclusive community of researchers and research endeavors in line with the universitys mission. The Director will promote a campus culture that values undergraduate research as a highimpact practice that enhances the education and experience of undergraduates and faculty.
The Director reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Vice Provost for Research and Administration.
The Director directly supervises an Undergraduate Research Coordinator and Federal Work Study student employees.
The appointment will start on August 1 2025. This position is renewable on an annual basis up to three years. The Director will serve an estimated 2 months in the summer in the years following.
Job Requirements:
- Tenured faculty member with a rank of associate or full professor
- A combination of at least six years of teaching and mentoring students in undergraduate research at an accredited institution of higher education
- An excellent record of mentoring undergraduates in research and engaged participation in undergraduate research programming
- Experience in successfully securing funds to support undergraduate and/or faculty research
- Successful administrative experience and promotion of professional development in higher education
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across units to improve efficiency and effectiveness of university procedures programs etc.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead and manage teams programs etc. and/or a minimum of two years of academic leadership experience
- Demonstrated commitment to research excellence and innovation
- Well versed in undergraduate research as a highimpact practice for student learning retention and postgraduation success
Special Application Instructions:
Click the Apply Now button to complete our online application. In addition please upload a cover letter and CVto your application profile for the hiring managers review.
The job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed. Application Deadline: June 27 2025
Contact: Dr. Truc Ngo
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Director
Employment Type
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