Associate Dean for Academic Programs

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Business. The role focuses on AACSB accreditation, continuous improvement, and strategic management of accreditation processes with oversight of learning outcomes and advising services.

The position includes limited teaching, service to the College and University, and scholarly activity aligned with AACSB Scholarly Academic status.

Qualifications

• Doctorate from AACSB-accredited business school.
• Established research portfolio with AACSB Scholarly Academic status.
• Minimum of five years of academic administrative experience, preferably at the Associate Dean level.
• Significant experience with AACSB accreditation processes (assurance of learning, faculty deployment, credentialing).
• Experience overseeing academic advising and student services staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic programs and ensure AACSB accreditation standards are met.
• Oversee assurance of learning, credentialing, and data systems for continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic management of accreditation processes and teaching responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Academic administration

AACSB accreditation

Research portfolio

Student advising experience

Education

Doctorate from AACSB-accredited business school

Job description

Position Summary

Associate Dean for Academic Programs College of Business. The College of Business invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track position as Associate Dean for Academic Programs. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean provides leadership for academic programs, AACSB accreditation, and continuous improvement systems, with primary responsibility for the strategic management of accreditation processes. Duties include oversight of assurance of learning, faculty qualifications, curating a centralized record of intellectual contributions, and accreditation reporting; coordination of data systems supporting continuous improvement; and leadership of faculty credentialing and instructional resource alignment to maintain compliance with AACSB standards. The position also oversees academic advising and student services, manages student academic issues, and collaborates with faculty and academic leadership on program development, assessment, and initiatives that enhance student success and academic quality. The role includes limited teaching responsibilities in one of the College’s academic departments, service to the College and University, and maintenance of scholarly activity consistent with AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned a doctorate from an AACSB-accredited business school
• An established research portfolio to have and maintain AACSB Scholarly Academic (SA) status
• Minimum of five (5) years of academic administrative experience, preferably at the Assistant or Associate Dean level
• Significant experience with AACSB accreditation (including assurance of learning, strategic deployment of faculty, and faculty credentialing)
• Experience overseeing academic advising and related student academic support services and personnel in those areas

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department

College of Business

Location

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours

N/A

Application Deadline

2026-12-01

Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding.

Required Documents

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

• a letter of application
• CV
• contact information for three references

Transcripts

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.