The Morgridge College of Education invites expressions of interest from faculty to serve in the role of Associate Dean of Research. This is a leadership role focused on enhancing the college’s research culture and supporting colleagues in the grant process.

Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Research will serve as a resource and strategic guide for faculty pursuing internal and external funding. The position aims to build capacity in grantsmaking and support the college’s research mission by working collaboratively with individual faculty, the Dean’s Office, and relevant campus partners.

Essential Functions

• Provide Individual Faculty Support
• Chair of the Flowback Committee
• Serve on the Research Support Committee
• Meet one-on-one with faculty to develop personalized grant development plans with clear goals and deliverables.
  
  • Identify grants for faculty to pursue based on their disciplinary interests/ research
  • Provide feedback and guidance on proposal components, such as aims pages and methodological sections.
  • Identify skill-building needs and direct faculty to appropriate support resources.
• Engage in Capacity Building and Strategic Planning in collaboration with the Dean and relevant stakeholders
  
  • Lead and/or co-create individual and group training sessions on key grantmaking topics.
  • Develop and share templates and examples of required proposal documents.
• Participate in Institutional Alignment and Collaboration
  
  • Coordinate efforts with the Dean’s Office, Budget Office, ORSP, Advancement, and other units.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary and cross-campus grant collaborations.
    Participate in discussions on college-wide grant strategy and priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Successful track record in securing external grants
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Commitment to College and University values of excellence, innovation, and inclusiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of grantsmaking and funding landscapes
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 18, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary rate for this position is $20,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Brief statement of interest (1–2 paragraphs) highlighting their relevant experience and vision for supporting faculty grant development

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.