Assistant Dean for Academics

Angola, Indiana

Full-time

Summary

Trine University invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean for Academics.

This 12-month position supports the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) in advancing institutional priorities related to curriculum, academic policy, assessment, accreditation, and faculty development.

The Assistant Dean for Academics must be committed to supporting Academic Affairs to meet Trine University’s mission through collaboration, thoughtful problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and the ability to guide complex academic initiatives to completion.

It is recommended that the Assistant Dean for Academics have a history of effective teaching at the university level and experience with academic assessment, accreditation, curriculum management, and related academic affairs processes. The Assistant Dean for Academics should present evidence of strong leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to build trust among collaborative university partners, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple academic initiatives simultaneously.

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition, the Academic Dean for Academics must provide the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Provide leadership, support, and guidance to university-wide academic assessment, accreditation processes, and continuous improvement efforts
Provide leadership and quality assurance for academic policies, procedures, and the curriculum management process
Provide leadership, support, and guidance to academic faculty committees and department chairs
Provide support and guidance to the Registrar on academic process coordination
Collaborate with the Student Success team on student support initiatives and student readmission and dismissal decisions
Collaborate with the Business Office on academic-related requests and initiatives
Collaborate with VPAA and Human Resources when applicable
Serve as a direct report for applicable personnel within Academic Affairs
Teach 3 credit hours per fall and spring semesters
Supervise the Institutional Researcher & Reporter
Collaborate with university departments on key processes and academic initiatives
Other duties and assignments as identified by the VPAA

Qualifications/Required Education

An ideal candidate will have experience with assessment and/or accreditation. A doctoral degree is preferred, and candidates with master’s degrees will also be considered.

Salary

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Outstanding Benefits:

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Are you ready to join Trine?

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.