728 Academic Affairs jobs in the United States

• Provide leadership and direction to program faculty on matters of curriculum development and instruction.
• Ensure that, where applicable, accreditation standards are met and that best educational practices in the field are known and applied by faculty.
• Develop and apply effective mechanisms for course and curriculum improvement.
• Encourage, recognize, and reward educational innovation, creativity, and excellence.
• Collaborate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness in curriculum evaluation, coordination, and reporting activities.
• Facilitate periodic surveys of students and graduates to support curricular change.
• Facilitate regular and useful course evaluation and feedback activities.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Faculty Development to identify faculty development needs, including mentoring, and work with appropriate school and institutional resources to address these identified needs.
• Coordinate faculty orientation activities with the Associate Dean for Faculty Development.
• Develop academic and faculty policies to assure consistency within the school.
• Review and have oversight for new program proposals and the approval process; provide guidance to SHP department chairs, program directors, and faculty as they contemplate new academic programs, including certificate programs.
• Collaborate with SHP departmental chairs and program directors to review curricular feedback, faculty evaluation, and student performance, and facilitate recommendations for best educational practices.
• Support and assist implementation of university-wide IPE activities.
• Maintain current faculty records to track appointments, promotion, and tenure decisions and timelines.
• Serve as a resource to the SHP appointment, promotion, and tenure process and its related committees.
• Organize Academic Program Reviews for programs that do not have accreditation requirements.
• Participate in SACS Reaffirmation activities.
• Provide for regular AA staff evaluation and development.
• Plan and manage AA department budgets and resources responsibly and efficiently.
• Act as liaison with IT and classroom services/academic computing for new programs, distance education, and other learning activities.
• Be familiar with system, institution, and school-wide policies and demonstrate and expect compliance with them.
• Provide liaison with university-wide Academic Affairs Council, Inter-Professional Education (IPE) curriculum committees and task forces, and others.
• Participate in large Council of Deans meetings.
• Serve in an ex-officio capacity for the SHP scholarship committee, curriculum committee, admissions committee, and others.
• Participate in SHP Dean's Council and SHP Chairs' Council.
• Update UTMB & SHP bulletins.
• Prepare reports for UTMB, UT System, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and other state and federal agencies.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and School of Health Professions' academic policies.
• Provide support to/Collaborate with the SHP Office of Student Affairs for the proper execution of the SHP student orientation, commencement, and other SHP events as needed.
• Provide oversight of tuition and fee change proposals submitted to other offices on campus.
• Support student admissions processes as necessary with the SHP Office of Student Affairs
• Ensure compliance with student background checks and drug screens.
• Coordinate with Enrollment Services regarding curricular changes, i.e., degree plans, course delivery.
• Oversee student academic systems (MyStar & Campus Solutions).
• Coordinate & implement student grievances and serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of grievance panels.
• Oversee students' Leaves of Absence (LOAs): personal, administrative, and medical.
• Oversee student degree audits needed for graduation; including determining honors.
• Oversee course grades and Dean's List each semester.
• Supervise and serve as a repository for all clinical affiliation contracts and MOUs, articulation agreements, and other partnership collaborations within the programs/departments in the SHP, both domestic and international; seek contract renewals when needed.
• Update, revise, and create needed academic policies and procedures to foster AA department efficiency and enhance communications and expectations with SHP departments.
• Ensure routine updates to the SHP Academic Affairs website and provide an overview of departmental webpages and suggest needed edits.
• Represent and enforce policies and decisions of higher administration in a supportive manner.
• Document and communicate academic issues of school-wide concern to higher administration in a succinct and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and system personnel policies.
• Encourage and demonstrate the importance of positive cooperation, collaboration, and teamwork in effective school-wide administration.
• Actively participate in school wide strategic planning and governance.
• Demonstrate leadership by example in service to school, university, and community.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Knowledgeable of Regent's Rules and relevant legislation governing higher education in Texas is preferred.
• Liaison with state agencies and external supporters of higher education.
• Ability to plan, organize, establish, and accomplish goals.
• Demonstrated record of leadership ability and accomplishment.
• Exhibits an orientation and commitment to service.
• Excellent skills in communication, organization, and prioritization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze/evaluate data and make appropriate recommendations.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

• Participate in the recruitment, selection and on-boarding of qualified faculty and staff and monitor and evaluate their ongoing performance.

• Ensure learning experiences align with the BSN curriculum and collaborate with national team to support implementation.

• Collaborate with national academic committees to ensure that appropriate goals and projects are implemented.

• Create plans for student success in all learning areas, including student retention, graduation rates and NCLEX pass rates.

• Focus on student satisfaction and work collaboratively with the local and national partners to achieve superior student outcomes.

• Ensure that course resources and course assessment data are evaluated each session and provide recommendations to improve campus student success plans.

• Support faculty with timely and effective implementation of changes that address evolving needs of students and ensure delivery of course and/or program outcomes.

• Ensure faculty are oriented and accountable to teaching and learning best practices through regular evaluation/feedback.

• Serve as a faculty and staff mentor in areas of academic excellence, customer service, collaboration with local and national partners, communication and professionalism.

• Create and monitor a well-defined process for campus faculty participation expectations in national course advisory councils, ensuring that the faculty are providing feedback and making curriculum delivery decisions.

• Solicit recommendations from faculty and staff for academic budget. Collaborate with campus leadership and national partners to prepare capital requests for learning areas as necessary.

• Support faculty and clinical coordination teams for clinical placement of nursing students to meet program objectives.

• Ensure regular meetings of the faculty and comprehensive academic team to facilitate communication and faculty participation in planning, implementing and evaluating the curriculum.

• Assign faculty and academic team workloads.

• Support national academic team in consistent execution of core CAS programs and developing local programing (when necessary) to support student success.

• Collaborate with national library staff for management of local holdings.

• Monitor and analyze student academic success data to identify recommendations to improve delivery of curriculum and engage student success interventions.

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and statutory regulations; amends existing policies/procedures as needed. This may include being identified and approved by the state board of nursing as the point of contact, assistant program director, or program director on location. In the event the program director is not available, the assistant program director is expected to take on the program director responsibilities. Acts as liaison between local, state agency and national college teams specific to compliance and regulatory.

• This position is a designated Campus Security Authority.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

• Master's Degree in nursing Required and
• Doctorate degree in nursing or credit towards doctorate degree Preferred
• 2+ years experience in nursing education at the Bachelor level or above Required and
• 2+ years Development/participation in simulation/clinical experience Required and
• 2+ years Previous leadership experience Required and
• 2+ years in acute patient care/trauma/emergency and/or medical-surgical environments Preferred
• Development/participation in simulation/clinical experiences required.
• Three to five years in acute patient care/trauma/emergency and/or medical-surgical environments considered a plus.
• Above average competency in Microsoft Suite of products.
• Previous leadership experience with the ability to lead, direct and advise faculty.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact with all levels: students, faculty and staff.
• Unencumbered Professional nursing licensure Required

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Program Coordinator-Academic Affairs reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Support Director and Manager with expense processing and monitoring for 21 GME core programs.
• Manage Academic Affairs purchasing and expenses.
• Coordinate and administer expanding overnight, on-call meal program for residents and fellows.
• Oversee and monitor use of on-call rooms, resident lounge, resident work rooms, lockers, on-call parking, lab coat laundering.
• Proactively identify problems and follow up with appropriate parties to correct.
• Support GME Manager in preparation and implementation of accreditation/regulatory activities and ongoing compliance with regulatory standards (both ACGME and NMHC).
• Develop and maintain NMI page for residents and fellows.
• Coordinate process for developing, approving, and renewing educational agreements for residents & fellows, medical students, and PA students.
• Support GME Manager with planning and implementation of NM new house staff orientation.
• Create and send routine and emergent communications to residents, fellows, students, and the training programs.
• Respond to inquiries for information about Academic Affairs; maintain the Academic Affairs email address (e.g., telephone, email, walk-ins).
• Obtain IT, ID badge and other needed accesses for McGaw and visiting residents and fellows.
• Facilitate and monitor GME quality improvement, process improvement and patient safety participation (e.g., coordination of DMAIC participation with NMHC Quality, tracking attendance at NMH M&M and quality meetings).
• Maintain contacts across GME programs, clinical departments, FSM, and NMHC operating units.
• Participate in other assigned projects related to data support, maintenance, and IT system integration for Academic and Medical Affairs (MSO) offices.
• With CME administrator support Continuing Medical Education symposia and programs as assigned.
• Provide support to CMO and ACMO as needed. Additional Functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelors degree
• Two to four years of experience in healthcare setting or other business environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning/time management skills.
• Willingness to approach problem solving from unique perspectives.
• Strong ability to multitask and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain working relationships with diverse population served.
• Customer service driven.
• Team-oriented work ethic.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite programs, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage large textual data sets.

Preferred:

• Five to seven years of experience in healthcare setting.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Air University's Air Command and Staff College (ACSC) invites applications from qualified individuals for Dean of Academic Affairs. Candidates will serve as the primary advisor to the Commandant, staff and faculty, ACSC on all aspects of intermediate level professional education. Provides effective leadership of ACSC educational programs and provides academic expertise in the design, development, and execution of educational programs to achieve Joint Staff and regional accreditation standards.

Dean of Academic Affairs

About the Company

Internationally acclaimed higher education institution

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean of Academic Affairs to serve as a senior academic leader with a focus on the strategic and operational direction of the academic faculty. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering the institution's academic vision, ensuring alignment with broader university strategy, and guiding faculty performance, academic planning, and institutional representation. This role also involves contributing to income growth and organizational development initiatives, overseeing faculty operations, and fostering alumni engagement. The Dean will be responsible for implementing institutional policies, particularly those related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will lead academic planning to support excellence in education and meet performance goals, including financial targets.

Applicants for the Dean of Academic Affairs position at the company must have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution, with a strong background in higher education and academic administration. The role requires a candidate with proven leadership skills, a demonstrated strength in strategic planning and execution, and a commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. Proficiency in English is essential, and additional fluency in French, German, or Spanish is desirable. Core competencies for all employees include communication, global mindset, results orientation, innovation, and continuous learning, while leadership roles also require talent development and trust building, as well as strategic vision and courageous leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent intercultural communication, and cultural agility.

Hiring Manager Title
Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration

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Posting Number FAE1634 Advertised Title Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 016550 Category Academic Executive Department School of Public Health Position Summary

The Assistant Dean, Academic affairs works under administrative review of the SPH Dean. This position is responsible for academic program planning, course scheduling, graduation, experiential learning, institutional effectiveness and may be required to represent the School of Public Health (SPH) and the deans office in various campus committees and work groups as directed.

The Assistant Dean Will Be Expected To

Lead and manage all course planning and scheduling in coordination with division directors and staff.

Devise plans for managing and responding to student and advisor request regarding academic progress in the program. Conducts orientation for practicums and masters project seminar for timely completion of degree program;

Monitor and keep SOPHAS and HAMPCAS data up-to-date and engage with applicants with students in all stages of their application process and matriculation; Manage admissions processes, communications, and coordination of acceptances and denials.

Coordinate communications regarding all student scholarships and assistantships in the SPH.

Spearhead identification, orientation, and placement of students with practice organizations to ensure that students gain valuable, real world experience

Administer and manages practicum-related paperwork, meetings, progress, portfolio, and masters project seminar; Implements and evaluates the practice component of student training, and updates practicum policies and procedures.

Develop and sustains collaborations with public health and healthcare agencies at the local, state, and national levels for experiential learning

Develop and support policy and procedures for both domestic and international students. Coordinates with the International Student Services and Graduate School to facilitate admissions and OPT/CPT training.

Maintain practice-related records for CEPH and CAHME accreditations.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Candidates should have an earned doctoral degree in Epidemiology or Biostatistics or Environmental Health or a closely related field and experience commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor.

Special Conditions

Candidates who have significant and demonstrated experience in academic and public health leadership and administration, the accreditation/re-accrediation process and program development are strongly encouraged to apply.

Posting Date 06/30/2023 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Competitive and commensurate with experience Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

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• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
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• Employment type Part-time

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• Develop and communicate a compelling vision and strategy that elevates Pace's academic reputation, improves national rankings, and supports the 150+ programs across seven schools and colleges on three campuses, making a strong case for a Pace education.
• Engage with colleagues across the University to understand Pace's unique attributes and assets; support programmatic and competitive objectives and strategy; identify unrealized opportunities, including cross-school initiatives, study abroad, and other global programs; increase the cohesiveness among the three campuses and explore ways to promote student and faculty circulation through all locations; and chart a path for growth.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current activities (as seen, for example, in educational outcomes, student success and persistence, marketability and sustainability); discern trends in higher education and student interests; identify potential for investment, including new online and interdisciplinary initiatives; and weigh the allocation and reallocation of resources.
• Advocate for, broadcast, and increase interest in and support of the University (i.e., share Pace's story with an expanding audience of prospective students, their families, alumni, donors, and industry leaders invested in the promise of higher education).
• Oversee the recruitment of new faculty cohorts and ensure their success by addressing their professional needs, supporting their development, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and collaborative academic environment.
• Work closely with deans and faculty to achieve the appropriate balance of full-time and part-time faculty, evaluate teaching loads, and foster a supportive climate in which students can derive the greatest educational benefit.
• Support, develop, and contribute to high-performing teams within academic affairs and among the deans by fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, promoting professional growth through aligned goals across disciplines and units.
• Develop institutional strategies by formulating processes and policies and setting priorities for resource allocations in partnership with non-academic executive leadership, including the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration.
• Provide guidance and advocacy to non-academic executive leadership regarding the impact of institutional decisions on academic programs and the overall student experience.
• Sustain and champion principles of inclusive excellence by embedding these values in academic programs, student support and engagement, and the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff at all levels, and set a strong example by fostering respect, belonging, and a more inclusive campus climate.
• Promote a vibrant academic environment by supporting scholarly work and strengthening pre- and post-award services to advance influential scholarship.
• In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, this position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are individuals at the University who, because of their function at the University, have an obligation under the Clery Act to notify the University of alleged Clery Crimes that are reported to them in good faith, or alleged Clery Crimes that they may personally witness. CSAs will be required to complete training with respect to the Clery Act and the responsibilities of a CSA.

• Candidate must possess a terminal degree, preferably an earned doctorate, and have compiled a distinguished academic record with strong scholarly achievements. They must possess qualifications for appointment as a full professor with tenure, with a preference for those who have senior administrative experience.
• Proven ability to create an effective strategy for managing the long-term financial health of a university by developing objective, transparent, and data-driven approaches, and working collaboratively with others, including the senior management team.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and experience in creating an environment that promotes retention and graduation rates through student-oriented strategies and successful community-building that fosters close relationships among students, faculty, staff, and strong connections with alumni and donors.
• Experience managing a complex organization, with a deep understanding of the academic, financial, and operational facets that define a multi-campus, suburban and urban, and multi-degree level (undergraduate, graduate, and law) university.
• Prior experience working in an institution centered on first-generation students and facilitating upward social mobility, reflecting the institution's motto of Opportunitas.
• A history of successfully attracting, mentoring, and retaining top talent, and building a cohesive team of academic leaders who work collaboratively to create innovative programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to transparency, ensuring data-driven decisions at all levels are accompanied by clear communication of processes, evidence, and rationale.
• Proven success in advocating for inclusive practices and supporting socially, culturally, and economically diverse students and faculty, with the ability to highlight specific initiatives and improvements in these areas.
• Proven ability to undertake high-quality creative or scholarly research, and the ability to obtain funding and management of grants that support an aspiring R2 institution.
• Proven track record in creating strategic vision that reflects a 21st-century education and success in improving institutional ranking and overall reputation.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all academic programs, departments, and faculty.
• Develop and implement academic policies and procedures in alignment with institutional mission and goals.
• Recruit, retain, and support distinguished faculty, fostering a culture of scholarly inquiry and pedagogical excellence.
• Oversee curriculum development, review, and accreditation processes.
• Manage the academic budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Promote student success through the development and implementation of academic support services and retention strategies.
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning through faculty development programs and innovative pedagogical initiatives.
• Foster collaboration among academic departments and with other institutional units.
• Represent the institution in academic matters at the local, national, and international levels.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic community.
• Monitor academic trends and research advancements to ensure the institution remains at the forefront of higher education.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new academic programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all institutional policies and external regulatory requirements.

• Doctorate degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant academic field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in academic leadership roles within higher education.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development, faculty management, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of accreditation processes and higher education policy.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment.
• Experience with academic assessment and quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of educational technology and its application in teaching and learning.
• Record of scholarly achievement and professional engagement in their field.