IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Dean of the College for Community Health, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, equipped with a blend of academic and administrative skills, oversees the curriculum and instructional matters while supporting a climate of curricular innovation in the College. The Associate Dean shapes and administers activities to fulfill the College's mission and vision and plays a key role in overseeing policies and services that support the college's strategic goals, including faculty recruitment and management, enrollment and schedule management, instructional, and academic support.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Facilitate and track the processing of curriculum development and academic innovation proposals.

Liaise between the Provost’s office, curriculum committees, and faculty regarding issues related to academic programs.

Review and resolve curricular and programmatic issues across colleges.

Develop and promote interdisciplinary academic initiatives to support the college and university.

Remain current with institutional, state, and accreditation policies that impact academic programming compliance.

Oversee and coordinate the College undergraduate and graduate curriculum committees

Represent the College and serve on the Graduate Council and the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Work with faculty and staff from program areas and departments to promote the development of alternative delivery formats (e.g., off-campus, online, hybrid, and low-residency) courses and programs.

Lead efforts in faculty recruitment and retention aligned with diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice initiatives.

Facilitate the hiring process for full-time faculty, specialists, and adjunct faculty.

Provide support to the Dean in overseeing faculty evaluation and promotion procedures; Collaborate with the Dean to prepare first drafts of faculty appointment recommendation letters.

Mentor and guide faculty in understanding the criteria for rank, appointment, reappointment, and promotion.

Lead faculty development initiatives to support scholarly activities.

Work with other colleges and schools for interdisciplinary faculty initiatives.

Develop and coordinate internal grants to support research, scholarly activities, and professional development of faculty. 

Coordinate writing groups and manuscript/publication support activities.

Supervise external funding activities (pre and post-award).

Supervise Grants Manager and Post Award Facilitator.

Explore and develop interdisciplinary research opportunities.

Support doctoral student research and oversee the Faculty Scholarship Program.

Ensure new faculty are mentored and supported.

Process Instructional Service Reports and review reassigned time and course releases.

Review course schedules and evaluate for efficiency (approvals, reviewing faculty load, coordinating with chairs to strategically determine course needs including number of sections, sequencing, and modality)

Coordinate program evaluations, improvements, and international academic initiatives.

Support curricular infusion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging pedagogies, content, and resources.

Ensure academic program alignment with the institutional and college strategic plans       

Provide visionary leadership, comprehensive support, and mentorship for all assessment, accreditation, and credentialing activities within the College.

Oversee the preparation, coordination, review, and evaluation of accreditation reports, ensuring compliance with established standards.

Play a pivotal role in the Middle States accreditation process, actively engaging in regional accreditation initiatives to uphold and enhance the College's academic standing.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: 

Doctoral degree from accredited institution in any discipline

Minimum five years of experience planning, developing, assessing and evaluating academic services and programs

Evidence of knowledge and skills in the development and implementation of discipline curricula, and a range of academic credentials

Experience leading, directing and evaluating faculty and staff in a higher education environment

Experience and working knowledge of regional and specialized accreditation standards.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences, both orally and in writing.

          

PREFERRED:

Doctoral degree from an accredited university, in a health-related discipline aligned with the College’s existing departments.

Demonstrated experience in innovating curricula and implementing pedagogical best practices, as well as scaling practice efforts across disciplines

Experience in developing interdisciplinary academic programs and courses.

Experience in developing training and knowledge enhancement programs for faculty to create unique academic programs, including use of certifications and micro-credentials.

Experience in strategic faculty recruitment and retention initiatives, particularly promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Familiarity with innovative instructional formats, including online, hybrid, and alternative delivery methods, and demonstrated application of multiple formats in programs

Proven expertise in assessing and enhancing academic programs through data-driven decision-making.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with trends in higher education and health-related disciplines.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

College for Community Health

Position Type

Administrative

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/