Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs & Academic Programs

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Position
Number: 898693

Position Category
Administration

School/Division: Hofstra College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Office of the
Dean

Description

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Academic Programs supports
the Dean in overseeing faculty affairs (recruitment, support, tenure/promotion, and development) and curriculum management for the Hofstra
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS). The Associate Dean collaborates with university administration, faculty, and departments to
foster a cohesive and supportive academic environment. This position requires occasional attendance at weekend or evening admission and
other events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Faculty Affairs

• Supports the Dean in recruitment and
  hiring.
• Coordinates faculty personnel processes for all HCLAS faculty.
• Drafts the Dean’s letters for continuing personnel
  actions and ensures accurate documentation.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty and administration on policy and procedure in
  faculty affairs.
• Manages annual faculty evaluations and performance management processes, including review of Course and Teacher
  Ratings (CTRs).
• Advises faculty on professional development and collaborates with the Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and
  the Senior Vice Provost for Research on development initiatives.
• Designs and implements support for HCLAS faculty preparing tenure
  and promotion applications.
• Oversees administration of the Stessin Awards within HCLAS and coordinates reviews for Distinguished
  Professorships.
• Analyzes faculty progression and success data; proposes initiatives to support development and
  retention.
• Assists with special projects, including competitive teaching and scholarship opportunities that enhance the HCLAS
  academic and research profile.
• Oversees maintenance of the HCLAS Faculty Handbook to ensure alignment with current policies and best
  practices.
• Organizes events, forums, and gatherings to build faculty community, solicit feedback, and share best
  practices.

Curriculum Support and Development

• Provides administrative support to the HCLAS Curriculum Committee and Graduate
  Committee, including scheduling, agenda preparation, follow-up, and documentation.
• Supports faculty in developing distinctive new
  academic programs.
• Collaborates with other schools on curricular development of cross-school programs.
• Oversees the annual
  review and editing of the HCLAS Bulletin.
• Manages updates to 8-semester sample schedules in collaboration with the Center for
  University Advisement.
• Coordinates Study Abroad program proposals with the Associate Provost for Academic Support and Global
  Initiatives.
• Serves as Dean-level approver in Curriculog, ensuring accurate submission and tracking of course and program
  proposals.
• Prepares NYSED applications and maintains compliance of course and program registrations with state and accreditation
  standards.

Other

• Leads projects advancing the University and HCLAS strategic goals in faculty affairs and curriculum
  development.
• Supports office participation in open houses, admitted student days, and new student orientations.
• Performs
  other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in any Arts and Sciences or an MFA degree in one of the
  areas represented in HCLAS required.
• 8+ years of full-time faculty experience.
• 3+ years of prior faculty
  leadership/administrative experience.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion in handling confidential information.
• Strong
  interpersonal skills and ability to work across functional units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific
  experience related to projects that support faculty affairs and academic program development preferred.

Special
Instructions

Submit a 2-3 page letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names of three professional references who can
speak to the qualifications above. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. The
preferred start time is January 1, 2026.

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer
and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status
or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000