Associate Dean of the College of Arts & SciencesJob no: 11350
Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Academics, Calendar Year (12-Month), Hybrid
Summary Oversees the operations for the College of Arts & Sciences in support of the college's strategic plan and initiatives
Essential Job Functions- Assists with the creation and delivery of the strategic plan for the College of Arts & Sciences, as well as with other academic initiatives that support the university's mission, vision, and strategic plan
- Coordinates committee and department initiatives, course schedules, and faculty teaching and service assignments campuswide and across modalities, including handling alternative work assignments when necessary
- Supports faculty and staff recruitment and retention, including the hiring and evaluation of full-time faculty and adjunct instructors
- Works with other members of the college to finalize staffing plans
- Oversees the faculty mentoring program within the college
- Oversees the student experience within the undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Arts & Sciences to promote student success, retention and experiences; including student advising and experiential education
- Advances student enrichment opportunities in the College of Arts & Sciences (e.g., study abroad, service learning, internships, etc.)
- Oversees the programs within the College of Arts & Sciences to monitor program quality and maintain compliance with internal academic policies and the accrediting bodies of the university and the college
- Leads the implementation and use of assessment procedures that create data to drive decision-making processes for the college, including the outcomes assessment for the academic degrees of the college and the university's general education curriculum
- Oversees and manages curriculum development and instruction for academic degrees in the college, as well as the university's general education curriculum, and serves as a liaison to other colleges in curricular matters, to maintain academic integrity and rigor
- Supports the Dean in oversight of the use of office and laboratory space and equipment as well as coordinating repair and replacement of facilities and equipment, as needed
- Assists the Dean with internal and external universitywide events, as needed, including events within admissions, alumni relations, advancement and development
- Represents the College of Arts & Sciences on various committees and councils, at assigned university functions, and at designated off-campus events
- Assists with oversight of the Dean's office operations for the College of Arts & Sciences
- Supervises the college's social media platforms
- Processes paperwork on behalf of college leadership as well as reviews correspondence, drafts of reports and plans
- Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the college including workforce composition, programming and other college initiatives
- Supports, mentors and collaborates with faculty with teaching, research, and service roles
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of department budget
- Supervises and develops department employees, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
- Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications- Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by JWU
- Moderate amount of experience working in faculty and academic administration or other related experience
Compensation: $135,000/annualized
Benefits: This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation time, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA), educational assistance benefits, and an employee assistance program. Participation in any benefit is subject to meeting eligibility criteria. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.
Please Note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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