Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs academic and program operations by leading and supporting initiatives, developing and implementing policies and guidelines, and ensuring teaching and learning remain effective, high-quality, and efficient. The role requires strong initiative, sound judgment, and responsibility for complex decision- making and administrative functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with the Dean of Faculty and Dean of Adjunct Faculty to ensure efficient academic operations and alignment of policies across Academic Affairs programs and activities.
• Work with the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) to:
• Guide the development, execution, administration, and revision of academic policies and guidelines.
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting/purchasing, and long-term academic initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives addressing academic quality, educational technology, and related priorities.

Direct Reports & Oversight

• Provide direct supervision to Curriculum Services, the Senior Academic Coordinator, and the Academic Coordinator.
• Oversee Curriculum Services, including instructional design, instructional technology, LMS administration, and faculty training in learning technologies.
• Ensure curriculum development complies with institutional policy, accreditation standards, and governmental regulations.

Program Development & Innovation

• Direct online and blended learning initiatives, while researching and advancing new program delivery models.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement new certificate and degree programs, supporting all phases from inception to delivery.
• Work with the Dean of Faculty on program cohort and course scheduling.

Faculty & Academic Affairs Support

• Collaborate with the Dean of Faculty, School Chairs, and Program Directors to evaluate adjunct faculty and use evaluation results to inform professional development and training opportunities led by the Dean of Adjunct Faculty.
• Identify the need for academic task forces, advisory councils, and committees, ensuring faculty representation in coordination with the VPAA and Dean of Faculty.
• Oversee textbook adoptions and academic-related contracts or subscriptions.
• Manage payroll processing for adjunct faculty, full-time faculty overloads, and content providers.

Representation & Service

• Represent MACU in Oklahoma Online Learning initiatives and other association memberships or affiliations as approved by the VPAA.
• Attend Academic Council meetings and other assigned committees, councils, or task forces.

Teaching & Other Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of one course per year.
• Contribute to special projects and additional duties as assigned by the VPAA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required: Doctorate or other terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution, along with a minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in higher education with demonstrated success in academic administration. Candidates should also have:

• Knowledge of accreditation standards, compliance, and higher education policy
• A proven record in program development, assessment, and faculty affairs
• Demonstrated leadership in academic technology and innovative teaching and learning practices

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel
• Zoom

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting for several hours per day. Hearing and speaking demands. Able to lift, pull, grasp, bend, and lift 25 lbs. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must possess the ability to travel. Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.