"Associate Dean, School of Computing and Data Science"

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Job Description

We are seeking a collaborative and experienced Associate Dean to support the academic and administrative leadership of the School. Reporting directly to the Dean, this role plays a critical part in advancing our teaching, research, and student success mission.

The Associate Dean works closely with faculty, staff, and program directors to support curriculum development, faculty affairs, student advising, and school operations. This position also serves as a key liaison with university offices and represents the School when the Dean is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support faculty hiring, onboarding, development, and mentoring.
• Oversee curriculum processes, course scheduling, and program support.
• Lead student success initiatives, including advising, retention, and graduation review.
• Manage staff coordination, lab operations, and administrative support.
• Assist with strategic planning, budget planning, and accreditation efforts.
• Teach up to two courses per year.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in academic administration, and a passion for student-centered education.

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Data Science, Information Technology, or Education with a strong quantitative or computing focus, or a closely related field.
• Exceptional candidates with an ABD (All But Dissertation) status or a relevant Master’s degree plus significant teaching or research experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of administrative, leadership, or program management experience in higher education, government, nonprofit, or industry settings—preferably in roles involving curriculum oversight, faculty or staff management, or academic program coordination.
• 3+ years of teaching or instructional experience in a related discipline. This may include university teaching (adjunct, lecturer, or tenure-track), workforce training, curriculum development, online education, or professional workshops.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities
• Experience in serving students, management, and leadership
• Established record as an exceptional teacher and scholar or comparable professional achievement meriting the rank of an associate or full professor in an appropriate discipline.
• 3+ years academic administration experience in technical management fields
• Record of commitment to inclusive excellence.

Preferred Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or Education.
• 5–8 years of experience in academic or program leadership within a university or equivalent organization. Experience in faculty supervision, accreditation processes, strategic planning, or cross-functional coordination is a plus.
• 5–8 years of teaching experience, ideally in higher education. Candidates with demonstrated instructional excellence, curriculum development, or mentorship in applied or interdisciplinary fields are strongly encouraged.
• Multidisciplinary/inter-disciplinary education
• Established record of working across academic or disciplinary units and programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and accreditation standards (ABET, NECHE, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with professional discretion and judgment
• Demonstrated support for traditional and emergent technologies and the development of innovative, future-oriented curricula
• Strong organizational skills to balance multiple and simultaneous priorities
• Interest in student, faculty and staff well-being/collegiality
• Interpersonal skills that indicate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability
• We value diverse career paths and encourage applicants from industry, government, or interdisciplinary academic backgrounds who demonstrate commitment to teaching, innovation, and student success.
• Candidates who bring experience in inclusive pedagogy, emerging technologies, or cross-disciplinary collaboration are especially encouraged to apply.

Be a part of a team shaping the future of higher education.

Apply by sending a cover letter and CV to this posting.

About Wentworth & the School of Computing and Data Science:

Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education.

The School of Computing & Data Science consists of 30+ full-time faculty that offer undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The school has teaching and research strengths in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, mobile/web application development, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math and modeling. In addition, members of the school have close collaborative relationships with faculty in sciences, humanities, and electrical and computer engineering, among others.

Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.

E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning.

More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.

Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.

Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.

A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:

• Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
• Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
• Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
• Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
• Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
• Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more.
• Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center.
• We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
• We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.

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