ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED POSITION OPENING
Date Posted: October 13, 2009

POSITION:
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
12-Month, Management Position

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE:
Spring Semester 2010

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the management of learning in higher education together with five or more years of experience in higher education, including at least three years of supervisory experience, with experience in teaching and academic administration.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. They must also provide appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs, collaborates with and assists the Academic Dean with administrative, strategic, and research-based support for program and discipline assessment, advancement of academic rigor, research and development of student success strategies including the College ACE unit, high school collaborative initiatives, faculty and staff evaluations and professional development and NEASC oversight. In addition, the Associate Dean manages assigned programs, including the Learning Resources Center, the Office of Distance Learning, the Academic Support Center and ConnCap.
The Associate Dean’s role is to provide assistance to the Dean of Academic Affairs in all areas of academic administration including supervision of assigned faculty and staff, curriculum and course development initiatives, faculty and staff professional development programs, program and discipline reviews, academic unit budget development and administration, and development and implementation of student success strategies and the conducting of outcomes assessments (retention). Management employees are committed to the operation of the college five days a week, which may include evenings, Saturdays or Sundays.

MINIMUM SALARY:
$85,001 annual approximate, plus excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits.

TO APPLY: (SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO THE ADDRESS BELOW)

• Letter of Intent
• Resume
• Statement of Academic Philosophy
• Typed Employment Application
• Official Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution
• Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular job to:

Executive Assistant to the President
Naugatuck Valley Community College
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Naugatuck Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.