Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Curriculum
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking an Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Curriculum. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Program (CLAS UP) is the central hub for academic advising, student retention, and services related to academic policies and curriculum management in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). The CLAS UP team oversees the General Education CLAS Core and all college majors, minors, and certificates.
The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Curriculum will report to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and will lead efforts related to enrollment management and curriculum in the college. This role will work closely with all CLAS academic programs and departments on enrollment management and course planning, will lead course planning for winter and summer sessions, and will review and make recommendations on instructional resource requests that come to the college. Additionally, this role will be the primary contact in CLAS for the faculty members who serve as Directors of Undergraduate Studies and for the Provost’s Office related to curricular changes in CLAS and any associated Iowa Board of Regents paperwork. The Assistant Dean will supervise two positions in CLAS UP (Associate Director for Curriculum and Instruction and the Academic Assessment Coordinator) and will be part of the CLAS UP leadership team along with the three CLAS UP Directors.
Key Responsibilities
- Predict and plan for instructional needs for incoming and returning students in collaboration with the Associate Dean, CLAS Advising, Registrar’s office, Office of Admissions, and Academic Advising Center and academic departments in CLAS.
- Collaborate on curricular projects with the Center for Teaching and the Office of Teaching, Learning, and Technology.
- Represent the college in such campus-wide activities such as committees, external committees, and Board of Regent initiatives.
- Take on special projects for the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to alejandra-romano-mcclain@uiowa.edu.
Education Required
- A Master's degree in a core liberal arts and sciences area, an M.Ed., an MSW, MFA, or an MBA, or a combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Academic program management experience or progression in the higher education field (typically 10+ years) is required.
Desired Qualifications
- Expert/Leader knowledge of key issues and emerging trends in undergraduate education programming, including learning networks and culture shifts in higher education is highly desired.
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: alejandra-romano-mcclain@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 7A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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