Director IRISS Colorado State University

The Institute for Research in the Social Sciences seeks a Director that reports to the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado State University. We seek an established leader with expertise in the field of applied social science who is committed to collaboration, networking, and team building. The institute collaborates on projects and services with colleagues across campus in the colleges of Agriculture Science, Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering, Health and Human Sciences, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, as well as administrative divisions and departments. A large number of state and federal government agencies, including CDC, USDA, NIH, NOAA, NPS, USGS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and others are located in the Northern Colorado area, providing strong opportunities to develop research and advancements in social sciences. Nongovernmental stakeholders, including industry/producer groups, are also key constituents served by research staff at the Institute. The Institute's mission is to empower research teams and partners to address complex challenges through innovative applied social science. Executing this mission demands broad experience across social science disciplines and a leader who can inspire social scientists at all career stages. This leader must forge powerful connections with both campus and external partners to deliver robust social science research that enhances the research capacity of our clients. The Director will drive both existing and emerging research initiatives in the community and across campus that leverage collaboration with social scientists.

This includes:

forging strategic partnerships, alliances, and collaborations both on-campus and with academic and non-profit institutions nationally; establishing and energizing advisory boards; coordinating high-impact activities throughout campus and community; championing the University through strategic networking and professional collaboration and engagement with external constituents, industry stakeholders, schools, and organizations; and securing vital resources for programmatic growth and long-term sustainability. The Director will lead a dynamic collaborative team to launch and expand social science service areas (e.g., evaluation research, Science of Team Science), featuring both fee-for-service offerings and transformational training and educational components. The IRISS Director will leverage their expertise to cultivate research partnerships, develop compelling grant proposals, and collaborate with academic researchers and community partners to lead strategically vital research initiatives. This position is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with community partners and key clients, seeking projects aligned with IRISS strategic goals, and securing internal and external funding. The Director will co-develop grant proposals in collaboration with researchers across campus (e.g., natural resources, engineering, agricultural sciences) as well as with community partners. The Director will be responsible for supporting ongoing initiatives while launching innovative programs that integrate social science research methods and theories to support the growth and development of research programs across campus.

Complete your application at https:

//jobs.colostate.edu/postings/160941 by June 8, 2025.