Associate Dean Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in higher education leadership.
• Qualified for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher.
• Experience leading doctoral programs.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lead strategic academic initiatives aligned with institutional and workforce goals.
• Knowledge of trends in higher education, online learning, and adult education
• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with accreditation and policy standards.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.
• Ability to foster collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to student success and a culture of care.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading graduate programs.
• Experience with IRB processes and research compliance.
• Experience in faculty development and instructional design.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and program growth initiatives.
• Experience working with adult and non-traditional learners.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid learning environments.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation.
• Experience supporting doctoral education, research, or graduate-level programs.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and communicates a clear vision for divisional success
• Leads strategic planning, program development, and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensures compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements (e.g., WSCUC, ABOR)
• Oversees Department Heads, Program Chairs, and Lead Faculty performance and development
• Supports faculty evaluation, promotion, and professional growth
• Leads initiatives to improve student retention, completion, and academic success
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to align programs with workforce needs
• Develops articulation agreements, transfer pathways, and strategic partnerships
• Oversees budget planning, resource allocation, and operational effectiveness
• Reviews and analyzes data related to enrollment, outcomes, and program performance
• Oversees doctoral student progression, including coursework, dissertation, and completion milestones
• Ensures compliance with IRB processes, research ethics, and regulatory standards
• Manages dissertation processes, including chair assignments and committee oversight
• Supports research quality, scholarly output, and publication processes (e.g., ProQuest)
• Monitors and improves doctoral student success, progression, and completion rates
• Expands research initiatives and supports development of external funding opportunities
• Provides leadership for doctoral mentorship, research training, and scholarly engagement
• Leads strategy for curriculum development, instructional quality, and course innovation
• Collaborates with instructional designers and academic teams to enhance learning experiences
• Ensures alignment of curriculum with learning outcomes and workforce relevance
• Supports continuous improvement of instructional design and course delivery models
• Strengthens collaboration across student support services to enhance the student experience
• Teaches asynchronous undergraduate and graduate courses
• Chairs dissertations and mentors doctoral students
• Provides timely, high-quality feedback and student engagement
• Maintains academic integrity and adherence to university policies
• Supports inclusive and student-centered learning environments

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities