Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
The College of Westchester (CW), a regionally accredited, student-centered, academically, and culturally diverse college located in White Plains, NY, is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty to join their dedicated and mission-focused leadership team. Reporting to the Provost/VPAA, the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty plays an integral role in faculty hiring and development as well as curriculum review and development. The Assistant Vice President assists the Provost/VPAA, working collaboratively with other departments in CW's student-centered environment, with a focus on student retention, serving a population seeking social and economic mobility.

The Assistant Vice President will serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer to Middle States Commission on Higher Education, be responsible for all Faculty oversight, and work closely with Department Chairs and the Dean of the Gateway Program (First Year Program). This position also includes a leadership role in curriculum review and development, including innovative approaches to learning, with continuous instructional improvement, and curricular development in compliance with New York State, CW's regional accreditor and the United States Department of Education. Interactive membership on key Governance Committees, embracing change in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative leadership style is key to success at CW.

Application and Nomination Procedure
The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. For additional information about this opportunity, please review the position profile, which includes a full list of required and desired characteristics for the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at https://academicsearch.org/ under the "Open Searches" tab.

Application materials should include a cover letter addressing the qualifications and leadership characteristics listed in the position profile, a current, long-form resume or curriculum vita (showing relevant administrative responsibilities and accomplishments) and the names, phone numbers and addresses of at least five professional references, with an indication of the candidate's relationship to each reference. References will not be contacted until a later stage in the search, and only with the candidate's foreknowledge. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: WestchesterAVP@academicsearch.org.

The position is open until filled but only applications received by October 25, 2021, can be assured full consideration. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting senior consultant Jerry Israel at jerry.israel@academicsearch.org.



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