Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Curriculum

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.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at an expert/leader proficiency level is required.
• Expert/Leader proficiency in computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, databases, and web content management is required.
• Demonstrated expert/leader proficiency in the ability to work with variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner while appreciating the unique contribution of various individuals.

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.
• A PhD in a liberal arts and sciences or education discipline is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills using institutional data sources is highly desired.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate with institutional leaders to achieve strategic goals through initiatives and committee work.
• Minimum 1 year teaching experience in a liberal arts and sciences discipline.
• Demonstrated expert/leader ability to collaborate with partners both within and outside the working environment is desired.
• Extensive familiarity with higher education curriculum, academic policies and practices, and enrollment management.

Position and Application details: 

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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