Associate Dean of Curriculum, Scheduling, and Student Affairs

Job Description Summary:

The Associate Dean (Associate Dean for Curriculum, Scheduling, and Student Affairs) is a 12-month administrative position, holding associate professor or professor rank with tenure. The Associate Dean reports directly to the Dean and, in consultation with the Associate Dean (Faculty Affairs, Effectiveness, and Research), provides leadership in the Dean’s absence. This position can teach one course per semester in his/her/their discipline and maintain an active scholarly agenda.
This position provides administrative and operational support for curriculum, academic planning, and student affair. Key operations include catalog review, curricular updates, oversight of academic scheduling, coordinating department and program schedule changes, and monitoring course distribution, and course assignments. Provide leadership for discipline-specific student performance scholarships process and Dean’s Awards, student grievances, and liaises with department and program chairs as well as constituencies across the university (e.g. Registrar’s Office, ROC, ULV Online, etc.) in relation to the purview of the role. Act as ex-officio on CAS Curriculum, Committee, UGAP Committee, and GE Committee. Tentative start date for this role is July 1st, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

A history of effective leadership in a culture of shared governance. Experience in strategic planning and an ability to work collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders to identify the academic priorities of the College and develop strategies and tactics for achieving them.

Preferred Qualifications:

Most important, is an ability to separate and understand the differences between serving in the capacity as an academic administrator (Associate Dean) and relinquishing faculty
perspective when representing the Dean’s Office or making objective decisions.

Specific Duties:

• Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean and CAS Department and/or
  Program Chairs on academic scheduling, course load assignments, reduction of
  low enrolled courses and assist with course loads, curriculum changes, and
  instructional record keeping.
  Percentage of Time: 20%
• Work collaboratively with the Dean, Registrar’s Office, and Provost’s Office to
  provide leadership in academic scheduling processes, policies, and procedures,
  assist with monitoring course enrollment and faculty course assignments.
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• Policy and governance: Be responsible for the oversight in student grievances,
  curriculum and scheduling adjustments for compliance with university’s policies
  and procedures; Assist chairs and faculty with issues associated with course
  scheduling and instruction.
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• Work with CAS departments and programs, and Registrar’s Office to ensure
  annual catalog review and curriculum updates; reporting and implementation of
  CAS curriculum changes and cancellation.
  Percentage of Time: 5%
• Provide leadership for academic scheduling for diverse course distribution (e.g.
  FLEX, TUG, and Graduate courses); monitor room assignment and conduct
  schedule review and reporting for low enrollment.
  Act as a liaison to and Ex-Officio member on CAS Curriculum Committee, UGAP
  Committee, and GE Committee.
  Percentage of Time: 5%
• Plan, develop timelines for, and manage college-wide performance
  scholarships and Dean’s Awards.
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• Provide leadership for CAS Student Grievance process; address student
  complaints; provide support to address student-faculty conflicts.
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• Coordinate College planning and efforts regarding student success and advising.
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• Act as a liaison for CAS with and other internal and external units
  to manage student experience and access.
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• Work collaboratively with the Dean, Chairs, and other campus units to address
  student success, academic planning, and instrtuctional intiatives.
  Percentage of Time: 10%

Salary Range

Maximum: $151,005.24
Minimum: $136,782.61

Benefits Summary:

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation
Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location: La Verne Main Campus
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No