Associate Dean Academic Affairs - NYU

The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs provides strategic and operational leadership for NYU London's academic portfolio and is a member of the NYU London senior leadership team. The role has primary responsibility for the quality, integrity, development, and effective delivery of NYU London's academic programmes, working in close partnership with NYU London leadership, faculty, staff, and students; the Office of Global Programs;

NYU schools and departments; and external academic partners in London and the UK.The Associate Dean leads the Academic Affairs team, providing leadership across curriculum development, academic quality and policy, faculty development, student academic support, assessment, academic integrity, research, and academic partnerships. The role is responsible for fostering a rigorous, innovative, and globally engaged academic environment that supports excellent student learning and advances NYU's academic mission

The Associate Dean also contributes to the continued development of NYU London as an academic and research community, including its engagement with the UK higher education environment, academic accreditation and quality processes, research development, and partnerships with universities, government, business, and nonprofit  addition to their leadership responsibilities, the Associate Dean maintains active engagement with teaching and scholarship or relevant professional practice and normally teaches two courses per academic year in their area of expertise.

NYU values a diverse and collegial academic community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of the role.

Academic Leadership and Strategy — 25%

• Provide strategic leadership for NYU London's academic portfolio, ensuring alignment with NYU's academic standards, priorities, and global mission.
• Partner with the Site Director, Office of Global Programs, and other NYU academic leaders to develop and implement academic strategy and priorities.
• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of NYU London's curriculum and academic offerings.
• Oversee the development of new courses and academic programmes and changes to existing offerings, working with site leadership and relevant NYU schools, departments, and academic governance structures.
• Use student outcomes, course evaluations, faculty feedback, classroom observations, and other relevant evidence to assess academic quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure that academic planning appropriately considers faculty resources, facilities, technology, laboratories, library provision, and other resources required for successful programme delivery.
• Contribute to NYU London's broader institutional strategy as a member of the senior leadership team.

Academic Affairs Leadership and Faculty Development — 25%

• Lead the Academic Affairs function, with direct accountability for a team of approximately 12 professional staff and functional oversight of academic delivery involving approximately 100 part-time faculty, across Fall, January, Spring, and Summer terms.
• Lead, support, and develop academic and professional staff, establishing clear expectations and fostering a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive working environment.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, engagement, and performance processes within the scope of the role.
• Develop opportunities for faculty professional development and pedagogical innovation.
• Foster collaboration among faculty, academic staff, Student Life, and other NYU London functions to enhance the student academic experience.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration between NYU London and relevant NYU schools, departments, portal campuses, and…