Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Department: College of Engineering

Summary

This position is currently available to MTU employees only.

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction on matters related to academic programs, curriculum, faculty, and student success, including coordinating ABET preparation and accreditation, student recruitment and retention, faculty and alumni affairs, as well as additional duties assigned by the dean.

Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Lead and coordinate activities related to engineering program accreditation, such as ABET accreditation, including self-study reports and accreditation visits.
• Oversee the development, review, and revision of engineering curricula to ensure alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate and promote innovative educational programs; review proposals for new academic programs and revisions of existing programs.
• Guides the College in meeting University requirements, and evaluates the integration of the mission and vision of the College and University within academic programs.
• Contributes to the development of strategic initiatives and planning for the College, including conducting analyses of college-wide capacity, enrollment management, student progression, and teaching quality.
• Identifies, develops and supports faculty-driven initiatives that will enhance not only faculty, staff and student success, but also the College’s role as a national leader in 21st century public higher education.
• Develop and implement student success practices in the college and ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed, including academic advising, tutoring, and other support services.
• Develop and revise policies related to admissions, progression, and retention standards.
• Coordinate and oversee academic space use and allocation within the college.
• Manages student grievances and conduct issues that come to the Dean’s Office.
• Conducts or directs special projects as assigned by the Dean.
  
  

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Ph.D. or equivalent in engineering, and a distinguished professional record appropriate for a tenured appointment on an engineering faculty.
• Six years full-time experience as an engineering faculty and rank of associate professor.
  
  

Required Experience

• Academic leadership experience.
  
  

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Rank of full professor in an engineering discipline.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities

• ABET accreditation knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
  
  

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in working with people with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints.
  
  

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training And Other Conditions Of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following four required pieces of training; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training

Employee Safety Overview

Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Training

Annual Data Security Training

Annual Title IX Training

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Title of Position Supervisor

College Dean

Posting Type

Internal Only

Dependent on Funding

No

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Applicants Will Need To Upload The Following Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement on future challenges and opportunities in engineering education (2 pages maximum).
  
  

We strongly encourage applicants to address the required and desired qualifications in their cover letter along with an explanation of how they will contribute to the Vision and Mission of Michigan Tech.

Additional Information

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)