Assoc Dean, Heavin School Social Sci, Humanities, & Education

Associate Dean, Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education

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Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education

Thomas Edison State University was founded in 1972 to break down barriers to degree completion. Fifty years later, it proudly serves a diverse body of adult students with innovative and professionally relevant academic programming in a predominantly online delivery. Our team of high-energy student-focused professionals is welcoming new members who are making their mark in education and are ready to help change the lives of thousands of adult students across New Jersey and around the world.

Candidates who are excited by changing lives, committed to the success of all and want to be challenged by new and innovative opportunities, should submit an application.

Position Summary:

Thomas Edison State University seeks a full-time Associate Dean, a member of the leadership team of Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education, which is the second largest TESU School. With a student population of approximately 3000 students, offering more than 60 degree programs (Associate through Master’s, and certificates), the School is also responsible for the majority of the University’s general education curriculum.  We anticipate the addition of an EdD in the near future.

The Associate Dean, a senior member of the School’s leadership team, will lead the development and growth of the program with a focused commitment on meeting statewide, national, and global industry and organization needs.

Job Description: 

Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean assists in the general administration of all academic aspects in the School. In the absence of the Dean, the Associate Dean assumes the role of chief academic officer of the School.  

The Associate Dean is responsible for organizing, planning, and coordinating curriculum development and implementation, recruitment, retention, strategy development and implementation, research and development activities for the Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education. The Associate Dean works as a liaison across the University collaborating with other Schools, programs, coordinators, and administrative offices to facilitate the goals and objectives of the School and University. 

Requirements:    

Education: Possession of a doctorate degree in an academic discipline in an area of Social Sciences, Humanities, or Education offered by the University.  Within Education, knowledge of the New Jersey K-12 landscape is highly desirable.

Experience: A minimum of 6 years’ experience as faculty or/and administrator in a higher education environment and relevant workforce experience. Experience in developing and managing degree and certificates programs, working with students, and managing the instructional staff is essential. 

Preferred Knowledge and Skills: 

-Knowledge of the (1) current issues, trends and opportunities in Social Sciences, Humanities, and/or Education, (2) philosophy and practices of higher education and familiarity with the standards, curriculum and policies pertaining to adult learning, (3) current issues and trends in adult learning, distance learning and online education.

-Ability to (1) work with professional and support staff, and the community at large (2) work at a distance with students, mentors, and other professionals (3) use technology to communicate, synthesize information, and prepare reports.

-Familiarity and experience with CAEP accreditation.

Examples of Work:

-Lead and direct the development, implementation, continuous improvement and academic review of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates in Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, and associated disciplines.

-Oversee the database infrastructure for the School’s programs in relation to degree audit evaluations, curriculum management, course equivalencies, course descriptions, mentor database, course information, and retention.  

-Engage in coordinated outreach and support of students to enhance student success and retention.

-Assist the Dean in overseeing academic policies for the School. 

-Assist the Dean to develop, implement and direct business/strategic plans for programs.

-Review and respond to information from various departments regarding student evaluations, appropriate degree selections, student appeals and grievances, and other degree program action items as related to the academic disciplines overseen. 

-Gather and analyze data for reports. 

-Assist the marketing office with academic content of School and University publications and external publications relating to the degree programs, including, but not limited to, the University Catalog and website. 

-Lead the writing and managing of grants to fund the enhancement of the School’s programs and curriculum. 

-Ensure the high quality, currency and relevance of the Social Sciences, Humanities and Education related programs through activities such as periodic academic reviews, continuous improvement based on feedback from industry and government organizational partners, students, alumni and other stakeholders and overseeing the development and implementation of the program's learning outcomes assessment. 

-Recruit, approve, and evaluate the quality of consulting mentors for Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education.

-Develop and implement mentor orientation and communications. 

-Participate in outreach and the development of strong alliances with the external community. 

-Assist with marketing and recruitment initiatives to foster the growth of the School’s programs. 

-Collaborate with the Office of Strategic Partnership, Office of Military Education, Office of Enrollment Management, and other appropriate offices to develop and execute enrollment management strategies and initiatives that promote degree programs to various constituencies. 

-Participate in professional organizations as appropriate to maintain currency in the academic field.  

-Represent the School with internal and external audiences through committees, meetings, and conferences.

-Assist the Dean in the supervision of the School’s Assistant Deans and other administrative staff.  

-Manage other related projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean. 

*TESU strives to offer a flexible work environment while balancing the operational needs of the University.  As such, we have several options for hybrid-work schedules.  Positions determine what type of hybrid-work schedule is available and, if necessary, adjustments are made to support University operations. 

Thomas Edison State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer