Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Job Description

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

TheAssociate Dean, Academic Affairs serves as part of the senior leadership team

of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry and works closely with the Dean

on issues related to academic and faculty affairs. The Associate Dean assists

the Dean in coordinating and implementing academic programs, faculty support

services, and faculty service structures and processes. He / she has leadership

responsibilities for accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and

academic policies and procedures. The

Associate Dean interacts with and supports the faculty through collegiate

committees and participation in activities related to faculty recruitment and

development, advising, course scheduling, and staff planning.

The

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs reports to the Dean and oversees academic policies, procedures, and

support services for the Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM). In this role, he / she administers the budgets

for faculty recruitment and academic events. The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs supervises the Assistant Director,

Academic and Student Services and the Academic Services Specialist.

Academic Administration (30%)

• Works with the Dean, other Associate Deans, and CSTM faculty and administrative team on CSTM strategic planning.
• Serves as a member of the CSTM Dean’s Senior Leadership Team and a member of the CSTM Administrative Team.
• Advises the Dean on faculty and academic matters.
• Oversees course creation, development, scheduling, and registration.
• Manages CSTM’s relationship with Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the ATS Commission on Accrediting.
• Ensures that academic programs, policies, and procedures meet Association for Theological Schools (ATS) accreditation standards as well as that resources are provided for accreditation activities.
• Works with the Associate Vice Provost, Assessment & Accreditation to ensure that CSTM programs, policies, and procedures meet University and NECHE accreditation standards.
• Represents CSTM on the Academic Officers’ Committee convened by the Provost’s Office.
• Participates in Ecclesiastical Faculty of Boston College (EFBC) Board meetings.
• Oversees the Writing Companions Corner, serving as supervisor for the student tutor.
• Attends professional meetings and conferences as appropriate in consultation with the Dean (e.g., ATS).
• Participates in professional development, which could include scholarly activities such as research, writing, and publishing, and attendance at scholarly conferences.
• Oversees the management and staffing of all academic programs.
• Oversees the academic events and faculty search budgets.

Faculty

Relations and Support (40%)

Student

Academic Matters (30%)

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range : $, to $,; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Please submit resume and cover letter.

The proposed start date for the position is June 1, or before.

Contact Maura Colleary, Associate Dean, Finance and Administration, at with questions.

Requirements

combined with excellent interpersonal communication and management skills.

to work with faculty and staff to implement the academic mission of the Clough

School of Theology and Ministry.

collaboration, cooperation, and respect within the faculty, staff and student

population.

computer applications including Google for Education, Word, Excel and database

programs.

Doctorate

required (preferably in theology, religious education or related pastoral or

educational discipline). Graduate

degree in theology strongly preferred.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility :