Associate Dean, Liberal Arts, Education & General Studies

ntc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NTC in Wisconsin seeks an Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts Transfer, Education, & General Studies to provide academic and operational leadership in partnership with the Dean. This role oversees programs across General Education, University Transfer, Adult Education, English Language Learning, Alternative High School, and Education pathways, guiding instructional quality and student success.

The position is on-campus in Wausau, Wisconsin, and focuses on transfer pathways,

Qualifications

• Experience leading academic programs and coordinating faculty
• Ability to manage curriculum development and program review processes
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for assigned academic programs and General Education disciplines
• Lead curriculum development, review, and improvement to meet learning outcomes
• Monitor program and course performance using success data and enrollment trends
• Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to drive instructional innovation
• Ensure compliance with WTCS, HLC, accreditation, and college requirements

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Faculty supervision

Data-driven decisions

Strategic planning

Job description

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment.

Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off - including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas - New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions.

NTC is "The College that Cares" and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Salary is commensurate based on occupational experience and qualifications.

Job Summary

The Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts Transfer, Education, & General Studies provides academic and operational leadership in close partnership with the Dean to advance instructional excellence, faculty development, student success, and continuous improvement.

Serving as a key member of the School's leadership team, the Associate Dean supervises assigned faculty and oversees academic programs, curriculum, scheduling, resource management, and daily operations across General Education, University Transfer (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees), Adult Education, English Language Learning, Alternative High School, and Education programs.

Recognizing the integral role of General Education across NTC's academic programs, the Associate Dean collaborates with leaders, faculty, and staff throughout the College to support instructional quality and student success.

The Associate Dean also partners with the Dean, Transfer Coordinator, and faculty to strengthen transfer pathways, university partnerships, and faculty engagement in transfer initiatives.

Through collaborative, data-informed leadership, the Associate Dean advances School and College priorities in alignment with NTC's mission.

Please note this is an in-person position located on campus in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

As a member of the School of General Studies leadership team, the Associate Dean provides leadership and oversight for assigned academic programs, faculty, and operations. Working in close partnership with the Dean, the Associate Dean promotes consistent practices, coordinated decision-making, and alignment with School and College priorities.

Academic Leadership & Program Quality

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned academic programs and General Education disciplines, ensuring high-quality instruction, academic rigor, and alignment with College standards and student needs.
• Lead and support curriculum development, review, and improvement, ensuring alignment with established learning outcomes, academic standards, and applicable transfer requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate program and course performance using student success data, enrollment trends, assessment results, and other measures to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty and College stakeholders to identify opportunities for instructional innovation, program improvement, and responsiveness to evolving educational needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), accreditation, and College requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of new and existing courses, certificates, programs, and instructional initiatives.

Faculty & Staff Leadership

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and support to assigned full-time and adjunct faculty and staff, establishing clear expectations, promote accountability, and fostering a collaborative, student-centered team environment.
• Lead faculty and staff recruitment, selection, onboarding, evaluation and performance management processes in collaboration with Human Resources and college leadership.
• Coach, mentor, and support faculty and staff in professional growth, instructional effectiveness the continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with the Dean to ensure consistent expectations and cultivation.