Associate Dean

**Your mission**:
The Associate Dean - (AD-IR&D) at Schiller is responsible for leading a specific area of knowledge across campuses. This individual is expected to provide support to faculty assignments, program review and revision, curricular, syllabi and course content evaluation, quality assurance, assessing the mastery of learning objectives, ensuring compliance with US, local and dual degree criteria, improving pedagogy and teaching and learning methodologies, and leading research and/or innovation projects among the faculty. The AD-IR&D is expected to work collaboratively with the IR&D Leads of all Campuses, Program Leads, Head of Educational Technology, Faculty, Academic Leadership, and Student Services to facilitate the academic excellence and attractiveness of programs.

**Tasks and Responsabilities**:

- Lead the regular review of programs within the designated area(s) of knowledge and facilitate improvement plans if needed.
- Collaborate with Associate Dean-Faculty on faculty assignments in coordination with IR&D campus leads and campus directors.
- Participate in the evaluation of full-time and part-time faculty members in annual performance evaluations in conjunction with the AD Faculty.
- Participate in the review and assessment of program and course Learning Outcomes within their area(s) of knowledge.
- Engage actively in innovation within the area(s) of knowledge, updating teaching and learning methodologies and educational technology in conjunction with the Head of Technology.
- Conduct course observations as needed, both online or onsite.
- Lead faculty development initiatives alongside the Dean of Academics
- Lead in implementing active methodologies in relationships with real professionals from the industry and organizations in order to increase student employability.
- Lead and promote research among faculty members within specific areas of knowledge
- Coordinate with the Director of Compliance to ensure compliance of programs within the area(s) of knowledge.
- Coordinate with the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness for quality assurance in all programs in their department as well as for Employability.
- Coordinate with the Director of Careers, Employability and Dean of students to oversee Student Career and Employability plans and assure their implementation.
- Participate in the evaluation of full-time and part-time faculty members in annual performance evaluations in conjunction with the other AD s.
- Participate in the review and assessment of program and course Learning Outcomes within their area(s) of knowledge.
- Engage actively in innovation within the area(s) of knowledge, updating teaching and learning methodologies and educational technology in conjunction with the Head of Technology.
- Manage faculty workload and faculty assignment in collaboration with the AD s
- Lead faculty development initiatives alongside the Dean of Academics
- Coordinate the effective implementation of VLE templates and uniform content within IR&D offerings
- Any other duties assigned by the Provost or the Dean of Academics.

**Your Profile**:

- An earned Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
- Proven experience and demonstrated excellence in higher education and administration
- Knowledge in online instruction and VLE
- Academic program design and review
- Either native English speaker or proficiency level of English competency
- Local language (French, German, Spanish), desirable

**About us**:
For over 50 years, we have strongly believed in experiential learning—an educational model that combines the acquisition of knowledge and skills with solid humanistic values. This integrated learning process ensures that all our students develop not only strong professional competencies but also an international mindset to build inclusive and realistic scenarios that unite people, nations, and cultures.

At SIU, we understand that our students will be part of a global, borderless, and hyper-connected world. That’s why our four international campuses offer undergraduate and graduate students a wide range of high-quality degree programs recognized in both the USA and Europe. All programs are taught in English and designed to be personalized to each student's individual journey. In addition, all our students are encouraged to study abroad at any point during their education, enriching their academic path with transformative life experiences that help shape truly holistic professional profiles.

At Schiller International University (SIU), part of GEDU Global Education, we are committed to changing lives, creating opportunities, and transforming communities through education. As a dynamic and innovative global education group, we offer programs that equip students, apprentices, and trainees with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields.

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