Associate Provost of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty

Metropolitan College of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan College of New York seeks an accomplished Associate Provost of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty to lead academic strategy, curriculum quality, and faculty affairs. Reporting to the EVP & Provost, the role focuses on student success, accreditation readiness, and continuous improvement across programs.

The position requires a doctorate and extensive higher-education leadership experience, with on-site work at the Bronx campus.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution required.
• Significant experience in academic administration in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of accreditation expectations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for academic affairs and faculty development.
• Oversee curriculum design, review, and implementation across programs.
• Coordinate assessment of program learning outcomes and use of evidence.
• Lead faculty recruitment, evaluation, workload, promotion, and related policies.
• Collaborate with governance bodies to support inclusive decision-making.
• Ensure accreditation readiness and regulatory reporting compliance.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment & outcomes

Faculty affairs

Change management

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally accredited college offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, with state-of-the-art campus in the Hub district of the South Bronx. For over 50 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that promotes personal transformation and constructive change in workplaces and communities. MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000 students annually into its accelerated degree programs with convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility.Position OverviewMetropolitan College of New York (MCNY) seeks an accomplished and collaborative academic leader to serve as Associate Provost of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty. Reporting to the Executive Vice President & Provost, the Associate Provost & Dean of the Faculty provides strategic and operational leadership for academic affairs, curriculum quality, assessment, and faculty affairs. The successful candidate will help advance academic excellence, student success, and continuous improvement across the College while ensuring that academic policies, programs, and faculty practices align with institutional priorities and applicable state and federal standards.Key ResponsibilitiesAcademic leadership: Partner with the EVP & Provost, school leaders, faculty, and staff to implement MCNY’s academic strategy and strengthen the quality, relevance, and coherence of academic programs.Curriculum development and review: Lead and coordinate the design, revision, approval, implementation, and periodic review of curricula, academic programs, and related policies.Assessment and continuous improvement: Oversee institution-wide academic assessment, including program learning outcomes, curriculum mapping, use of evidence, and improvement planning.Faculty affairs: Provide leadership for faculty recruitment, appointment, orientation, workload, evaluation, development, promotion, retention, and related policies and processes.Shared governance: Work productively with faculty governance bodies and academic committees; support transparent, inclusive, and timely decision-making.Accreditation and compliance: Coordinate academic contributions to accreditation, program review, regulatory reporting, and other quality-assurance requirements.Student success: Collaborate with academic and student-support leaders to improve teaching effectiveness, persistence, completion, and equitable student outcomes.Program planning: Evaluate opportunities for new programs, modalities, partnerships, and curricular innovation using mission, student demand, academic quality, and resource considerations.Academic operations: Help oversee academic policies, course scheduling, faculty staffing, academic calendars, catalog content, and other assigned academic processes.Data-informed management: Use qualitative and quantitative evidence to identify priorities, monitor results, communicate findings, and guide resource allocation.Leadership and supervision: Supervise assigned personnel and cultivate a collegial, accountable, service-oriented culture across Academic Affairs.Institutional service: Represent Academic Affairs on College committees and, as assigned, with external partners and professional organizations.Perform other duties consistent with the scope and level of the position.Required QualificationsEarned doctorate from an accredited institution.Significant, progressively responsible experience in academic administration in higher education.Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, academic program review, and learning-outcomes assessment.Substantial experience managing faculty affairs, including faculty recruitment, evaluation, development, workload, promotion, or related processes.Record of effective collaboration with faculty, academic leaders, staff, and governance bodies.Strong knowledge of academic quality assurance, accreditation expectations, and evidence-based continuous improvement.Excellent judgment, communication, organizational, and change-management skills.Demonstrated commitment to student success and to fostering an inclusive academic environment.Experience at the dean, associate provost, or comparable senior academic-leadership level.Experience with specialized or institutional accreditation and regulatory review.Experience supporting a diverse, urban, and adult-learner population.Experience with program development, alternative delivery models, and cross-functional academic initiatives.Evidence of successful faculty development and improvement of teaching and learning.Work Location and ScheduleThis is a full-time, on-campus position based in the Bronx, New York. The role requires a regular on-site presence and may occasionally require evening or weekend work to support College events, governance activities, or other institutional needs.Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their interest and relevant leadership experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for professional references. Applicants should submit the information by selecting above or mail to Metropolitan College of New York, Human Resources, 463 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10455For more information about MCNY please visit the College’s website at www.mcny.eduMCNY is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and College policy. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.