Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Curriculum Innovation

Iḷisaġvik College; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 100,081 - 105,078; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave and holidays

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Ilisagvik College in Utqiaġvik, Alaska seeks an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to lead on-site operations, support faculty, and advance student success across Instructional Programming, Workforce Development, and Library services.

Reporting to the Dean, this role manages curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, scheduling, and grant projects, while mentoring staff and coordinating with Student Services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above.
• Minimum two years of demonstrated teaching experiences at the instructor level or above.
• Minimum two years of academic administration experience.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean with day-to-day operations of the Academic Affairs division.
• Develop and evaluate academic programs ensuring alignment with accreditation standards.
• Lead curriculum refresh and new initiatives aligned with Alaska workforce needs.
• Supervise adjunct faculty, onboarding, course management and evaluations.
• Support assessment of degrees and courses; promote best practices in assessment.
• Support accreditation activities and data-informed decision making.
• Assist with course scheduling and academic calendar management.
• Oversee grants as assigned; act as project director when required.
• Mentor faculty and staff; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Program development

Staff supervision

Cross-department collaboration

Distance education coordination

Strategic planning

Communication

Project management

Multicultural work environment

Education

Master’s degree

Two years teaching experience

Two years academic administration

Two years supervisory experience

PhD or terminal degree (preferred)

Valid driver’s license (preferred)

Tools

Accreditation processes

Curriculum development tools

Job description

Ilisagvik College in Utqiaġvik, Alaska seeks an Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to lead on-site operations, support faculty, and advance student success across Instructional Programming, Workforce Development, and Library services.

Reporting to the Dean, this role manages curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, scheduling, and grant projects, while mentoring staff and coordinating with Student Services.