Assistant Dean of Faculty- IES ABROAD MADRID INDEFINITE POSITION

IES Abroad Madrid; Comunidad de Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

IES Abroad Madrid is seeking an Assistant Dean of Faculty to serve as a senior academic leadership partner. The role focuses on academic excellence, integrity, and strategic development of the Madrid Center, bridging Spanish and U.S.

higher education systems. Responsibilities include academic planning, faculty affairs, curriculum oversight, and ensuring quality assurance across programs while supporting student success.

Formación

• PhD or terminal degree required.
• Minimum of seven years of university-level teaching experience.
• Significant experience in academic administration, leadership, faculty affairs, or related higher education leadership roles.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting university faculty members.
• Strong understanding of both Spanish and U.S. higher education systems; bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide academic leadership across planning, faculty affairs, and curriculum development.
• Lead recruitment, assessment, onboarding, and mentoring of faculty.

Conocimientos

English & Spanish communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Professional maturity

Educación

PhD or terminal degree

Descripción del empleo

The Assistant Dean of Faculty serves as the senior academic leadership partner to the Assistant Director & Dean of Faculty and plays a critical role in ensuring the academic excellence, integrity, and strategic development of the Madrid Center.

This position requires a seasoned academic professional with substantial experience in university teaching, academic administration, faculty leadership, and curriculum oversight, as well as a strong understanding of both the Spanish and U.S. higher education systems. The successful candidate will bring the academic credibility, professional maturity, and institutional perspective necessary to engage effectively with senior faculty, academic leaders, and university partners.

Working closely with faculty, academic leadership, center leadership, students, and U.S. based stakeholders, the Assistant Dean provides leadership across academic planning, faculty affairs, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and strategic academic initiatives. The role contributes significantly to institutional decision-making and helps shape the long-term academic direction of IES Abroad Madrid.

Status: Full-time Position (Permanent)

Schedule: 39 hours per week

Reports to: Assistant Director & Dean of Faculty

Level: Senior Academic Leadership Position

Location: Madrid

Salary: 50.000€ (per year)

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Academic Leadership

• Serve as the principal academic advisor and leadership partner to the Assistant Director & Dean of Faculty on academic matters affecting the Madrid Center.
• Provide subject matter expertise on higher education practices within both the Spanish and U.S. university systems.
• Support the development and implementation of the Center's academic strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and partner university expectations.
• Promote academic excellence, rigor, integrity, and innovation across all academic programs.
• Contribute to academic planning related to curriculum offerings, faculty resources, enrollment growth, and emerging academic opportunities.
• Provide leadership in addressing complex academic issues requiring sound judgment and deep academic expertise.
• Represent the Academic Department in internal and external meetings, academic forums, and partner conversations as delegated.

Faculty Recruitment, Development, and Support

• Lead and support the recruitment, assessment, selection, and onboarding of faculty members across academic disciplines.
• Evaluate faculty credentials and academic suitability in accordance with IES Abroad standards and partner university expectations.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to faculty throughout the academic cycle.
• Conduct classroom observations and contribute to faculty evaluation and performance discussions.
• Support faculty in maintaining high standards of teaching effectiveness, student engagement, assessment practices, and academic integrity.
• Review syllabi, assessment methods, and course materials to ensure academic rigor, alignment with learning outcomes, and consistency with institutional policies.
• Foster a collaborative academic culture that promotes faculty excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted academic resource for faculty requiring guidance on pedagogical, curricular, or academic policy matters.

Academic Quality and Curriculum Development

• Lead and support academic quality assurance initiatives across all academic programs.
• Review and evaluate curricula, course offerings, learning outcomes, and assessment practices to ensure academic excellence and alignment with partner institution expectations.
• Collaborate with Academic Department leaders and faculty in curriculum development and academic innovation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with IES Abroad academic standards and applicable requirements from partner universities.
• Contribute to academic assessment, program review, and continuous improvement processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance academic offerings in response to evolving student, faculty, and institutional needs.

Student Academic Success

• Provide academic leadership and guidance in the resolution of complex student academic matters.
• Advise on academic appeals, academic standing concerns, accommodation requests, and exceptional academic cases.
• Collaborate with Academic Advising, Student Affairs, faculty, and Center Leadership to support student learning and academic success.
• Promote policies and practices that support student engagement, retention, progression, and overall academic achievement.
• Serve as an academic escalation point for matters requiring senior academic review or judgment.

Academic Department Management

• Support supervision and development of Academic Department staff as assigned.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and facilitation of Academic Department meetings.
• Support operational planning, project implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure consistency and effective communication across academic functions.
• Contribute to departmental planning related to enrollment growth, academic operations, and institutional priorities.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support development of new academic initiatives, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
• Participate in institutional projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and strategic planning documents.
• Represent the Academic Department in meetings and institutional activities when delegated by the Dean of Faculty.

Teaching

• In order to maintain engagement with academic delivery and faculty realities, the Assistant Dean may teach one course per semester, subject to departmental needs and approval by the Center Director and Dean of Faculty.
• Teaching responsibilities shall remain secondary to leadership and administrative responsibilities.

Team Duties

• Participate in arrival and orientation activities as designed by the Center Director, Dean of Faculty, and Student Affairs team, including airport arrivals, orientation sessions, and student welcome activities.
• Participate in academic and co-curricular activities supporting student engagement and academic success.
• Participate in field studies, excursions, and educational activities when required.
• Participate in emergency response procedures and crisis management efforts as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support institutional goals and ensure an exceptional student experience.
• Support visits from consortium partners, U.S. institutions, faculty leaders, and other external stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications / Skills

• PhD or terminal degree required.
• Minimum of seven years of university-level teaching experience.
• Significant experience in academic administration, academic leadership, faculty affairs, department management, or related higher education leadership roles.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting university faculty members required.
• Demonstrated understanding of both the Spanish and U.S. higher education systems and their academic expectations, structures, and practices.
• Experience collaborating with U.S. universities, study abroad organizations, international programs, or transnational academic partnerships strongly preferred.
• Proven experience working with faculty recruitment, faculty development, curriculum oversight, academic quality assurance, and academic policy implementation.
• Strong record of academic achievement and professional credibility within higher education environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build consensus, and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage complex academic matters with sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism.
• Experience in international education, study abroad programming, or intercultural academic environments strongly preferred.
• High level of professional maturity and capacity to operate effectively within complex and multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti‑racism.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications

• PhD or terminal degree required.
• Demonstrated record of successful university teaching.
• Significant experience in academic administration and academic leadership required.
• Experience supervising faculty, supporting curriculum development, or managing academic programs strongly preferred.
• International higher education and study abroad experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to provide academic leadership within one of the largest and most academically complex IES Abroad centers worldwide.
• Meaningful work supporting students, faculty, and academic excellence.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the strategic growth and development of IES Abroad Madrid.
• Highly collaborative and international work environment.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Strong local and global support network.
• Competitive benefits package in accordance with organizational policies and applicable labor agreements.

A background check may be conducted, based on responsibilities, as a condition of employment.