Senior Academic Affairs Leader | Hybrid/Remote

CU Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Denver seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to provide strategic leadership for academic planning, program development, and accreditation across CU Denver. The AVCAA will align academic initiatives with the university's mission as a public urban research university, oversee assessment and program reviews, and partner with system offices and external bodies.

The role requires a doctorate and at least five years of senior leadership in higher education,

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, with significant responsibility in academic affairs, academic planning, accreditation, assessment, or program administration.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation and academic program review.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for academic planning, program development, and portfolio strategy, aligning with university priorities and workforce needs.
• Oversee accreditation, annual reviews, and institutional assessment for continuous quality improvement.
• Lead curricular policy, innovation, and assessment to strengthen student learning and program effectiveness.
• Champion lifelong-learning initiatives, honors/leadership programs, and undergraduate research as part of CU Denver's academic mission.
• Develop and nurture strategic academic partnerships and pathways to enhance access and success.

Skills

Academic leadership

Accreditation knowledge

Curriculum planning

Education

Doctorate

Job description

University of Colorado Denver seeks an Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to provide strategic leadership for academic planning, program development, and accreditation across CU Denver. The AVCAA will align academic initiatives with the university's mission as a public urban research university, oversee assessment and program reviews, and partner with system offices and external bodies.

The role requires a doctorate and at least five years of senior leadership in higher education,