Associate Dean for Applied AI Programs
About The Position
The Associate Dean is responsible for the Applied Data and AI Operations program within the College of Technology. The role oversees curriculum development, annual academic plans, curriculum approvals, and academic initiatives that affect curriculum, including faculty certification and pilot projects. The Associate Dean works with campus Deans and program directors to support curriculum progression compliance, faculty training, and hiring credentialed faculty. In collaboration with Deans of other programs, the Associate Dean coordinates assessment of academic goals and program strategies through the institutional effectiveness process and tracks and reports on the impact of curricular changes and improvement initiatives. The position also supports student outcomes and faculty development by assessing program effectiveness, communicating curriculum and resource changes, establishing mechanisms to share teaching practices, and reviewing and adopting emerging technologies and educational resources. It can be based at ECPI University campus locations in Manassas, Newport News, Virginia Beach, or Richmond, Virginia.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Computer Science with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence or a related field; candidates with a Master’s degree and significant industry and teaching experience may be considered.
- At least five years of successful, documented teaching experience, or at least five years of successful, documented experience in a management or supervisory-level position within an academic department.
- At least three years of relevant industry experience.
- Leadership skills, including the ability to manage projects remotely in an academic organization.
- Demonstrated experience with academic planning and program development.
- Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a motivated self-starter.
Nice To Haves
- Background in curriculum, program development, and/or instructional design.
- Familiarity with regional accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Update and enhance curriculum and course delivery in response to student and industry needs to improve student outcomes.
- Coordinate and manage curriculum pilot projects and provide regular reports.
- Lead recruitment and timely approval of properly credentialed and experienced faculty.
- Assist in evaluating hardware, software, and technologies used to support program and course objectives.
- Conduct regular institutional effectiveness assessments and use results to drive continuous improvement of the student experience.
- Assist in evaluating program effectiveness and provide reports to inform academic program planning.
- Facilitate faculty training and professional development, focusing on professional certifications.
- Communicate curriculum and course-resource changes to stakeholders through multiple channels and in a timely manner.
- Establish and maintain a mechanism for sharing teaching best practices.
- Recruit and manage appropriate support personnel, such as curriculum chairs and subject matter experts.
- Develop academic and operational plans for new and existing programs and courses.
- Review emerging technologies and educational resources, introduce new resources to Program Directors and faculty, and support faculty adoption of new technology.
- Develop curricula, manage annual academic plans, and oversee curriculum approvals and related academic initiatives.
- Coordinate assessment of academic goals and program strategies with Deans of other programs.
- Track and report the impact of curricular changes and improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Tuition scholarship program for full-time employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment.
- Competitive compensation and medical and dental benefit plans.
- 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions.
- Professional growth opportunities and comprehensive training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
