University Dean for Faculty Affairs

University Dean for Faculty Affairs

POSITION DETAILS

The Office of Faculty Affairs, within the Office of Academic Affairs, collaborates with faculty and administrators across the university to ensure CUNY is a place where faculty are supported and recognized for their essential contributions to students, the university, and their disciplines. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Faculty Affairs, the University Dean for Faculty Affairs is a senior staff member in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Faculty Affairs and an executive team member for the Executive Vice Chancellor and University Provost. The Dean is responsible for aligning faculty development initiatives with the university system’s strategic priorities, particularly in areas related to teaching excellence, leadership, and student success. This role provides guidance and leadership for cross-campus collaborations and extra-curricular programs that benefit all faculty, ensuring faculty teaching development opportunities, managing the distinguished professor nomination process, organizing teaching conferences, and overseeing the selection and management of faculty fellows.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designs and implements leadership development programs for faculty and department chairs.
• Provides ongoing professional development and support for academic leaders.
• Offers faculty teaching development opportunities, including workshops, seminars, and instructional resources.
• Oversees the CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy and its activities.
• Facilitates collaboration and sharing of best practices among faculty.
• Fosters a culture of academic excellence and innovation across the university system.
• Monitors and assesses the effectiveness of faculty and leadership development programs.
• Prepares and presents reports on program outcomes and areas for improvement.
• Implements the CUNY COACHE survey, convenes a task force to review results, and provides CUNY-wide recommendations to the EVC and VC for Academic and Faculty Affairs.
• As a senior staff member within the Office of Academic Affairs, works with all senior members of the Central Office of Academic Affairs, as well as with the campus Chief Academic Officers and other campus administrators and faculty.
• May represent the EVC in PSC bargaining sessions; communicates information to the EVC and VC for Academic and Faculty Affairs and collaborates with the Office of Labor Relations.
• Supervises staff and performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE :

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline
• Associate Dean or Associate Provost experience at the campus level
• Distinguished record of accomplishment, proven academic leadership, and administrative capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work productively with all constituencies are necessary for this position

CUNY TITLE

Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $170,000 – $180,000 , commensurate with education, skills, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=29969&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings

CLOSING DATE

April 17, 2025.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29969

Location

Central Office