"Assistant Academic Dean-Humanities & Social and Behavioral Sciences"

Supports the Academic Dean in providing leadership and administrative coordination for academic programs within assigned disciplines across all campuses. Assists with curriculum oversight, faculty support, accreditation efforts, and strategic planning to ensure high-quality instruction and continuous improvement in alignment with institutional goals and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree earned from a regionally accredited institution; Two (2) years academic administrative experience; One (1) year of experience full time post-secondary teaching or equivalent. Must be able to be credentialed in one of the disciplines assigned (History, Psychology, Sociology, Art, Music, Theatre, Criminal Justice, Communications, Political Science, or Geography).

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate degree earned from a regionally accredited institution; Three (3) years academic administrative experience; Two (2) years of experience full time post-secondary teaching or equivalent. Familiarity with curriculum development, assessment processes, and accreditation standards. Must be able to be credentialed in one of the disciplines assigned.

• Assist the Academic Dean with the oversight and coordination of academic programs in assigned disciplines, including curriculum review and revision, course scheduling, and program evaluation.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to improve student performance and program outcomes across all campuses.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure academic programs meet state, regional, and institutional standards, including SACSCOC and programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Participate in the development of annual plans and long-range strategies aligned with the institution’s strategic plan and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) initiatives.
• Aid in the identification and integration of emerging instructional technologies and pedagogical innovations.
• Support faculty recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, professional development, and performance evaluation processes.
• Coordinate activities related to program development, program learning outcomes, programmatic assessment, data collection, and reporting for institutional effectiveness and compliance.
• Serve as a resource for faculty and students by interpreting and enforcing academic policies and procedures; assist with student complaints and grade appeals.
• Represent the academic division on internal committees and at external meetings, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Academic Dean.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of higher education statutes, policies and practices; Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to students, faculty, and staff; Knowledge and understanding of accreditation processes in higher education including SACSCOC; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community; Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators across disciplines and campuses; Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, community partners, and other stakeholders; Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues; Ability to lead assigned units or departments and foster teamwork among diverse disciplines, departments, and units; Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners.