*Internal Only* Assistant or Associate Dean of Honors, Research, and Creative Activity

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title *Internal Only* Assistant or Associate Dean of Honors, Research, and Creative Activity Position Number FA399 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Sensitive Position No Sensitive Position Statement

A sensitive position requires a fingerprint-based criminal history Check. This is NOT a sensitive position.

Campus Security Authority No Campus Security Authority Statement

This position is NOT designated as a Campus Security Authority. A Campus Security Authority (or CSA) is defined as an “official of the institution with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.” A CSA is required to immediately report any crime that is reported to them to the University Police who will then review, evaluate, and investigate the reported crime. Annual training is required by the Department of Education for all personnel who have been designated as a Campus Security Authority.

Designated Personnel No Designated Personnel Statement

A “designated position” means this position could potentially be required to work (depending on the event) during an emergency closing. This is NOT a “designated position.”

Statement of Economic Interest No Statement of Economic Interest Statement

This position does NOT require a Statement of Personal Economic Interest.

Restricted Position No Restricted Position Statement

A restricted position would be subject to availability of funding. This is NOT a restricted position.

Chief Objective of Position

The Associate Dean for Honors, Research, and Creative Activity provides executive administrative, operational, and programmatic leadership for both the University Honors Program and the Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA). Working closely with the Vice Provost and Dean of Honors and Interdisciplinary Studies, the Associate Dean oversees high-impact educational experiences, student research initiatives, programmatic budgeting, and major university academic events. The Associate Dean works in direct collaboration with two primary faculty governance bodies—the Honors Faculty and the Undergraduate Research Committee (UGRC)—to ensure that administrative logistics seamlessly support faculty-driven academic and curricular standards while furthering Christopher Newport’s goal of providing students with rich opportunities in research, scholarship, and creative activity. This position is generally a three-year appointment, eligible for renewal at the end of each term with approval of the Vice Provost.

This is an internal posting open to current employees of Christopher Newport University. Work Tasks

• Honors Activities Curriculum: Manage and execute the sequential Honors Activities curriculum (HONR 010, HONR 020, HONR 030, and HONR 040).
• Serve as the Instructor of Record, evaluate student progress, approve eligible “Honors Approved Events,” and communicate programmatic opportunities directly to students.
• Curriculum Committee Collaboration: Serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Honors Faculty.
• Collaborate with the Honors faculty and Dean of Honors on course schedule development, five-year programmatic reviews, and curricular modifications.
• Programmatic Oversight: Manage and administer key undergraduate research programs, including the Research LENS initiative, the Research Apprentice Program (RAP), and the Summer Scholars Program.
• Research Stipends & Funding: Coordinate the administration, allocation, and processing of undergraduate research stipends and funds to ensure transparent, equitable, and timely support for student scholarly activities.
• UGRC Collaboration: Serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Undergraduate Research Committee (UGRC). Work directly with the UGRC to assign sections for URCA 101, URCA 400, and URCA 499, and collaborate on overall course scheduling.
• Journal & Scholarly Publications: Edit and publish The Cupola, Christopher Newport University’s annual undergraduate research journal.
• Student & Faculty Education: Educate undergraduate students and faculty across all disciplines (humanities, arts, sciences, social sciences) regarding the nature and benefits of undergraduate research and scholarship. Maintain and deliver a regular schedule of workshops on topics such as research ethics, funding opportunities, conference poster preparation, and proposal writing.
• Major Academic Events Coord…