Associate Dean for Academic Quality

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 04, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Associate Dean for Academic Quality
Position Number	COB-ADAQ
Vacancy Open to	ECU Employees
Department	AAH College of Business Academic
Department Homepage	https://business.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	COLLEGE OF BUSINESS/DEAN'S OFFICE
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Associate Dean for Academic Quality and Professor/Associate Professor
Working Title	Associate Dean for Academic Quality and Professor/Associate Professor
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	.80 Reassignment
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The College of Business ( COB) has been AACSB accredited for over 40 years. We offer BSBA, MBA, and MSA degrees and our School of Hospitality Management offers both a BS in Hospitality Management and an MS in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality. Additionally, the Miller School of Entrepreneurship offers a BS in Entrepreneurship. We are one of the largest Colleges of Business in the state with approximately 4,200 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. To date, the COB has approximately 150 faculty members of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of research, teaching, and application of knowledge. A strategic goal of the college is to create an environment where the faculty, staff, and students can thrive and be personally and professionally respected.
Job Duties	INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University. The College of Business is seeking an Associate Dean for Academic Quality ( ADAQ) to begin July 1, 2025. The Associate Dean for Academic Quality ( ADAQ) reports directly to the Dean and serves as a member of the senior leadership team for the College. The ADAQ is responsible for ensuring the quality of all current and future academic programs and serves as a key leader in all academic quality related activities including assessment, accreditation, and new program development. The Associate Dean for Academic Quality must have a continuing record of scholarly achievement, and be capable of representing the College with internal and external stakeholders. Academic Program Responsibilities Work with the College leadership and academic programs and advising to establish annual curricular goals, create strategies to ensure goals are met, and track and report on all relevant goals and metrics. Advise College Leadership on programs and resources needed to enhance teaching in academic programs Analyze data and create reports that ensure the academic integrity of programs Work with faculty and department chairs to identify and develop new academic programs, develop strategic plans for their implementation, and make meaningful changes to the curriculum Work with department chairs for the continuous improvement of existing academic programs in concert with the strategic plans of the College and the University Inform the College leadership on industry trends, demands, and strategies to best execute and deliver our academic programs Serve on COB Graduate Committees; COB Undergraduate Committees; COB Graduate AOL; COB Undergraduate AOL Collaborate and facilitate with units across the University and partner schools to facilitate the creation of appropriate dual degree undergraduate programs, areas of emphasis, pathway agreements, and other academic partnerships Assurance of Learning Responsibilities Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a College-wide assessment program and complies with the requirements of multiple accrediting bodies Serve as a senior advisor to COB AACSB Accreditation Oversight of curriculum reviews and assurance of learning reviews of all college academic programs Compile academic quality data and complete appropriate reports for accreditation Committee engagement: Draft policies necessary in the development and administration of the assessment process Facilitate the efficient and effective functioning of committees charged with reviewing assessment data and crafting plans for continuous improvement efforts. Serve on University committees related to assessment and academic quality Identify/serve as Graduate Curriculum Committee Liaison and University Curriculum Committee Liaison Act as a liaison between the College and the University regarding assessment issues. Aid Department Chairs and School Directors with the execution of learning improvements that are associated with closing the loop on student learning outcomes in their respective areas. Arrange for faculty development seminars on assessment-related topics. Promote the College's assessment process to internal and external audiences through the College assessment website and by delivering presentations at assessment meetings and conferences. Attend assessment and accreditation training for the dissemination of best practices to College faculty, staff, and administration. Collaborate with relevant personnel, such as University Program Specialist, Technology Support Analyst, Administrative Support Associate, and Graduate Assistants. Maintain a thorough understanding of AACSB, SACS, and other relevant accreditation standards. Other Responsibilities: Provide feedback in annual budget and position allocation processes. Assist with College-level searches as needed. Maintain academic qualifications through involvement in administrative development and/or research in areas of professional and teaching expertise. Appropriate administrative development activities should be guided by the suggestions of AACSB. Other duties as assigned or elected. Contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	Doctoral degree in one of the disciplines within the College, a notable record in teaching, scholarship, and service sufficient for appointment as a full or associate professor and can be tenured in one of the departments or schools of the college. Proven leadership experience as well as demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, administration and other relevant stakeholders.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	Not Applicable
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Administrative experience is preferred in addition to experience with academic program planning, AACSB standards and accreditation, assurance of learning, and prior business experience.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. 2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment.Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Dr. Walter Grubb, Search Committee Chair, College of Business, East Carolina University, Bate 3119-B, Mail Stop 503, Greenville, NC 27858 (email: grubbw@ecu.edu). An original transcript of highest earned degrees for selected candidate will be required prior to employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	12/04/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	01/04/2025
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/73007
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
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