Academic Dean Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Job Overview

The Academic Dean provides strategic leadership and oversight for academic programs for college transfer, library services, online education, and the Center for Teaching and Learning. Responsibilities include curriculum development, strategic planning, faculty supervision, accreditation, compliance, budget management, program evaluation, professional development, and fostering industry partnerships. The Dean promotes excellence in teaching, student retention, and workforce readiness.

Salary

Schedule:

Appropriate step placement on Salary Schedule B ($100,936 - $143,669)

Under Alabama Act and revised ACCS Policy 204.01-Appointment of Local Administrative Staff, employment in any executive and administrative management position will be governed solely by the terms of a contract. Non-probationary/tenure status cannot be achieved or maintained under the Student’s First Act.

Responsibilities

Lead development and continuous improvement of cutting‑edge, outcomes‑based curricula aligned with workforce trends, online education delivery and assessment, college transfer requirements.

Monitor enrollment trends and collaborate with faculty on recruitment and retention initiatives.

Cultivate partnerships where applicable to local education agencies, alumni, colleges and universities to support transfer articulations, student engagement, and advisory roles.

Promote a culture of student retention, program completion, and faculty innovation.

Pursue external funding through grants and fundraising; manage grant implementation and compliance.

Ensure adequate resources and facilities for effective program delivery.

Ensure compliance with policies of ACCS, ACHE, SACSCOC, and relevant accrediting bodies.

Oversee accreditation processes and reporting; coordinate curriculum reviews, data collection, and documentation for internal and external reporting.

Develop and implement operational policies and procedures aligned with state and institutional standards.

Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date course catalogs and program information.

Develop program schedules and update college catalog sections annually.

Maintain accreditation documentation and outcomes assessments.

Prepare required strategic planning, state, and institutional reports.

Collaborate on college‑wide academic policies and procedures.

Complete credential verification for faculty.

Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.

Manage staff schedules, approve leave requests, and handle disciplinary actions.

Support employee growth through coaching, training, and travel support for conferences.

Coordinate curriculum alignment across programs, dual enrollment, and transfer articulations.

Collaborate with faculty to revise programs based on trends and student needs.

Oversee course scheduling, textbook selection, and instructional material approvals.

Ensure compliance with Common Course Directory and accreditation standards.

Facilitate program development, including new courses, concentrations, and certificates.

Manage program budgets, submit annual allocation requests, and approve expenditures.

Create structured academic pathways for dual enrollment students, including short‑term certificates, where applicable.

Strengthen collaboration with Student Services to improve advising, recruitment, and scheduling.

Support and implement the mission of the college.

Effectively manage all staff, faculty and student complaints.

Develop, implement, and maintain retention plan(s) in conjunction with program administrators to ensure student success in program academic award requirements.

Other duties as assigned.

Work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night, and weekend hours.

Qualifications

A minimum of five years of secondary or post‑secondary teaching experience and senior leadership supervisory experience to include experience at the level of Chair, Director, Associate Dean, Dean, or equivalent senior position.

Master’s degree from an accredited institution; a Doctoral or terminal professional degree in education or a related program is preferred.

SACSCOC or another regional accreditation experience.

Proficient in written communication with…