Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Associate Dean overseeing curriculum, academic policy, assessment, and global pathways at NYU’s College of Arts & Science. Partnering with faculty and departments to advance academic programs and student success.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic planning, curriculum development, and faculty engagement, with a strong focus on strategic planning and student success initiatives. Proven ability to oversee academic policies and facilitate collaboration across diverse faculty constituencies.

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Doctoral Degree10+ Years Relevant ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentAcademic Policy OversightStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Academic PlanningCurriculum DevelopmentProgram EvaluationOutcomes AssessmentBudget Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationStrategic PlanningRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationAccreditationStudent AffairsCurricular InnovationShared Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee administration of the College of Arts & Science curriculum under the direction of the Dean
Build trusted partnerships with faculty and department leaders and facilitate consensus around college-wide academic priorities
Advise and collaborate with faculty to develop proposals for seminars, programs, and minor or major tracks
Oversee CAS and Provost collaborations on special curriculum for cross-school and global initiatives, including portal campuses and global site engagement
Supervise development and expansion of global curricular pathways in the NYU global network
Serve as the primary staff person overseeing CAS academic policies related to accreditation and New York State Department of Education regulations
Partner with academic departments and programs on strategies to improve retention, student success, and time to degree
Oversee CAS assessment activities relating to curriculum planning, enrollment trends, and outcomes measures
Implement outcomes assessment measures and help departments plan curricula enabling timely degree completion
Utilize innovative course plans, including online and other curriculum planning strategies
Promote curricular innovation and enhancements across CAS
Partner with faculty and departments on new courses, programs, and pedagogy
Supervise staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral Degree required
10+ years relevant experience in academic planning, curriculum development, recruitment, admissions, student affairs, and managing budgets, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Previous staff supervision required
Superior strategic planning, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills
Ability to implement and evaluate programs and counsel students and faculty
Ability to articulate policy to internal and external community members
Detailed knowledge of academic practices
Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse faculty constituencies
Ability to facilitate complex academic conversations and navigate shared governance
Ability to influence without relying on formal authority
Ability to develop broad ownership around College-wide initiatives
Doctoral Degree in a Liberal Arts subject preferred
Senior-level higher education experience involving academic policy, curricular planning/innovation, and faculty engagement preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal treatment and opportunity in recruitment and hiring
Green campus and carbon-neutrality initiative