"Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs & Academic Programs"

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Position Title:

Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs & Academic Programs

Position Number:

898693

Position Category:

Administration

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Office of the Dean

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Academic Programs supports the Dean in overseeing faculty affairs (recruitment, support, tenure/promotion, and development) and curriculum management for the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS). The Associate Dean collaborates with university administration, faculty, and departments to foster a cohesive and supportive academic environment. This position requires occasional attendance at weekend or evening admission and other events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Faculty Affairs

• Supports the Dean in recruitment and hiring.
• Coordinates faculty personnel processes for all HCLAS faculty.
• Drafts the Dean’s letters for continuing personnel actions and ensures accurate documentation.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty and administration on policy and procedure in faculty affairs.
• Manages annual faculty evaluations and performance management processes, including review of Course and Teacher Ratings (CTRs).
• Advises faculty on professional development and collaborates with the Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and the Senior Vice Provost for Research on development initiatives.
• Designs and implements support for HCLAS faculty preparing tenure and promotion applications.
• Oversees administration of the Stessin Awards within HCLAS and coordinates reviews for Distinguished Professorships.
• Analyzes faculty progression and success data; proposes initiatives to support development and retention.
• Assists with special projects, including competitive teaching and scholarship opportunities that enhance the HCLAS academic and research profile.
• Oversees maintenance of the HCLAS Faculty Handbook to ensure alignment with current policies and best practices.
• Organizes events, forums, and gatherings to build faculty community, solicit feedback, and share best practices.

Curriculum Support and Development

• Provides administrative support to the HCLAS Curriculum Committee and Graduate Committee, including scheduling, agenda preparation, follow-up, and documentation.
• Supports faculty in developing distinctive new academic programs.
• Collaborates with other schools on curricular development of cross-school programs.
• Oversees the annual review and editing of the HCLAS Bulletin.
• Manages updates to 8-semester sample schedules in collaboration with the Center for University Advisement.
• Coordinates Study Abroad program proposals with the Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global Initiatives.
• Serves as Dean-level approver in Curriculog, ensuring accurate submission and tracking of course and program proposals.
• Prepares NYSED applications and maintains compliance of course and program registrations with state and accreditation standards.

Other

• Leads projects advancing the University and HCLAS strategic goals in faculty affairs and curriculum development.
• Supports office participation in open houses, admitted student days, and new student orientations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in any Arts and Sciences or an MFA degree in one of the areas represented in HCLAS required.
• 8+ years of full-time faculty experience.
• 3+ years of prior faculty leadership/administrative experience.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across functional units.

Preferred Qualifications:

Specific experience related to projects that support faculty affairs and academic program development preferred.

Special Instructions:

Submit a 2-3 page letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of three professional references who can speak to the qualifications above. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. The preferred start time is January 1, 2026.

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Date Posted:

10/08/2025

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range:

$135,000 - $150,000