Assistant Dean for Academics

About the role

The Assistant Dean for Academics supports the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) in advancing institutional priorities related to curriculum, academic policy, assessment, accreditation, and faculty development.

This 12-month position requires a commitment to supporting Academic Affairs to meet Trine University's mission through collaboration, thoughtful problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and guiding complex academic initiatives.

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

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.

Pay

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

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

Application Instructions

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