Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction (Academic Program Director)

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $136,129 - $152,000

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work. The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences is seeking an Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction for Curriculum and Instruction within the office of Undergraduate Education. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The Associate Dean for Curriculum and Instruction supports the life-cycle of all courses and programs of study within Dornsife College, from inception and development, to catalogue inclusion, and assessment and review. The Associate Dean oversees the scheduling and staffing process in collaboration with Dornsife Faculty Affairs in order to build the academic schedule for all classes, and develops, maintains, and oversees a rigorous cycle of assessment and continuous improvement, working with departments on the Undergraduate Program Review process, and in the regular collation and compilation of data for the purposes of reporting out to the dean. The Associate Dean also contributes to the pedagogical life of the college by supporting innovative pedagogy, facilitating workshops, trainings and conversations with faculty regarding pedagogical best practices within the liberal arts and sciences, and by working to create a culture of pedagogical excellence, including innovation in online and hybrid programs. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 5 years. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum experience
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Experience managing learning programs for adults. Demonstrated experience in management/leadership roles, building and maintaining relationships with domestic and international stakeholders. Proven budget oversight and planning experience. Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with exemplary attention to detail. Experience in higher education and/or customer service. Proven ability to plan, implement, and coordinate program logistics. Demonstrated database/data entry experience. Proven project management and problem solving skills, able to handle multiple timelines, changing priorities, and fluctuating workloads.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: Master's degree
• Preferred Experience: 5 years
• Preferred Field of Expertise: Higher Education program management.

Responsibilities

• Supports the life-cycle of all courses and programs of study within Dornsife College, from inception and development, to catalogue inclusion, and assessment and review.
• Oversees the scheduling and staffing process in collaboration with Dornsife Faculty Affairs in order to build the academic schedule for all classes
• Develops, maintains, and oversees a rigorous cycle of assessment and continuous improvement, working with departments on the Undergraduate Program Review process, and in the regular collation and compilation of data for the purposes of reporting out to the dean.
• Contributes to the pedagogical life of the college by supporting innovative pedagogy, facilitating workshops, trainings and conversations with faculty regarding pedagogical best practices within the liberal arts and sciences, and by working to create a culture of pedagogical excellence, including innovation in online and hybrid programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees