Associate Dean, Computer Science

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact - from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

As an Associate Dean (AD), STEM, Computer Science you are a full-time member of university staff responsible for supporting the operational needs, strategic direction, and STEM-related programs of Southern New Hampshire University's online Global Campus (GC). Associate Deans (ADs) manage operational-level work, projects. The AD collaborates across departments and monitors discipline, industry, and higher education trends to provide a high-quality student, faculty, and academic experience. You will report to a Senior Associate Dean or Executive Director.

You'll have deep subject-specific knowledge in their assigned programs and can help implement projects through their knowledge, strengths, and skills, while ensuring the daily health of academic programs. The AD builds cross-functional team support, identifies opportunities to increase operational efficiency and programmatic innovation.

We are a remote friendly working environment,

You'll get to:

• Promote learner success and quality within designated programs, courses, and content through data-informed decisions.
• Maintain successful programs and curriculum through oversight, ensuring efficient curriculum delivery and curriculum relevancy.
• Assure the achievement of necessary institutional and programmatic benchmarks and performance indicators with analytical support and discipline.
• Collaborate with instructional and curriculum design teams to ensure learning theory and best practices are applied to program and course development.
• Help design new learning models that are flexible and scalable to support the needs of tomorrow's learners and address important issues such as affordability, access, and speed to completion
• Ensure that assigned programs meet programmatic and institutional accreditation standards and institutional policies and governance requirements.
• Lead collaborative efforts across departments to support learner, faculty, and graduate success and program growth.
• Conduct environmental scanning and research in collaboration with internal and external partners to identify trends and inform actions to increase programmatic success.
• Support improvements in processes to increase automation, improve data and reporting, ability to grow, reduce cost, and better support collaboration between partners.
• Participate in professional development activities that support professional growth and the development of a national presence within the discipline area specifically and higher education generally.
• Implement practices that embody SNHU's core values of putting people first, engaging in learning, promoting equity, setting the right pace, and embracing collaboration.
• Attend events such as graduation ceremonies in New Hampshire, at least once per year.

Your skills:

• Demonstrate confidence and expertise in the academic, industry, and computer science disciplines to energize and engage others.
• Contribute to the team's success by ensuring performance remains on track and aligning skills with goals.
• Communicate information and perspectives by adapting messaging for different audiences.
• Build inter-departmental relationships that mutually support assigned responsibilities and deliverables.
• Inform and implement a clear vision for the future direction of assigned academic priorities within the computer science discipline.
• Make informed decisions by using relevant information and resources, staying current on evolving trends in industry, demonstrating discipline and responsible stewardship of the computer science program.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, operational and process efficiency, and a commitment to relevant academic portfolios.
• Contribute to team development by sharing experience and advocate for additional learning opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Application Development, Computer Engineering or related degree an accredited higher education institution.
• Industry experience in software development using more than one object-oriented programming languages to include: Java, C , JavaScript/Typescript or Python.
• Game programming experience in Unity (C#) or Unreal (C ).
• Proficiency in Assembly Language or embedded programming,
• Experience in full stack application development.
• Understand how AI is used in the software development process.
• At least 3 years of related experience working in higher education.
• Mentor and support computer science faculty, providing technical expertise with course content.
• Knowledge of environmental forces within the higher education environment.
• Experience identifying software industry trends and strategizing curriculum updates accordingly.
• Understanding of the foundations of learning science and the main reasons for student success

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We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)

You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources