College of Education, Associate Dean for Curriculum, Assessment, and Academic Policy
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Job Location:
Murfreesboro, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
College of Education Associate Dean for Curriculum Assessment and Academic Policy
Department
Dean College of Education
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching robust research/creative activity and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The College of Education at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time associate dean (position #414080). The successful candidate must qualify for the rank of associate professor or professor. The start date for the position is as early as January 1 2026.
The Associate Dean for Curriculum Assessment and Academic Policy provides leadership for the quality and effectiveness of academic programs within the College of Education. Responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development and review; directing assessment and accreditation processes to ensure compliance with university state and professional standards; and administering student academic policies related to progression appeals and completion. The associate dean works with the dean as well as academic and administrative leaders across the college and university to support student success advance strategic priorities and ensure academic quality. This role is central to promoting academic quality accountability and alignment with the colleges mission and strategic priorities.
Required Education
A terminal degree (PhD or EdD) in education or a closely related field such as educational leadership curriculum and instruction higher education administration counseling and learning sciences from an accredited university is required by the appointment date.
Required Related Experience
Five (5) years of full-time higher education experience that includes teaching curriculum development assessment or accreditation and three (3) years of progressive academic leadership experience (e.g. department chair program coordinator director or equivalent) is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:
- Direct experience with regional and/or specialized accreditation processes (e.g. SACSCOC CAEP CACREP ALA);
- Demonstrated success in using program assessment data for continuous improvement and strategic decision-making;
- Experience contributing to or overseeing student academic policy processes (e.g. progression appeals or degree completion);
- Strong knowledge of curriculum development and approval processes at the university-level;
- Familiarity with state licensure requirements for education-related programs;
- Evidence of strategic thinking and implementation related to academic quality and student success;
- Record of collaborative leadership across academic and administrative units.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply applicants must submit a cover letter curriculum vitae a statement of teaching philosophy and a research or creative activities statement (as appropriate to the discipline). In addition applicants must provide a statement of leadership or administrative philosophy (other document 1). Applicants who fail to provide all required documents at the time of submittal are not eligible for consideration.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.
If you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at . If you have position-specific questions please contact Donald Snead at
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
Application Review Date:10/03/2025
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
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