Overview The Associate Dean position is a newly created role within the College of Education. This senior level position will provide important leadership to the intellectual life of the College, including the growth and refinement of academic content and programs. The individual in the position will work closely with the Dean and the Associate Dean for Research and Administration as the College continues to become increasingly nationally recognized. Position Details Advertised Title: Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Campus Location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 024301 Category: Academic Executive Department: College of Education Position Summary The Associate Dean position is a senior-level role focused on the life of students and their academic pursuits, with direct oversight for several college operations. Qualifications Required Qualifications: An earned doctoral degree An academic record appropriate for tenured appointment with a discipline in the College at the Associate or Full Professor rank Experience in curriculum design and approval Experience with student-facing work, including conflict resolution, grade disputes, and programming Experience with student recruitment, retention, and yield efforts Excellent interpersonal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of current college student trends, particularly those related to recruitment and retention Familiarity with the unique challenges and situations of an urban-serving institution Experience with programming for special populations, such as high-achieving student programming and student success programming The College is unable to support visa sponsorships for this position. Responsibilities The position will be primarily internally focused with a strong emphasis on the life of students and their academic pursuits. The position will have direct oversight for the following operations. Undergraduate and graduate curriculum approval and assessment. Representation to the University’s Graduate Council. Oversight of student concerns, issues, and welfare, including retention initiatives. College specific Honors programming. Student recruitment and retention initiatives. Distribution, awarding, and monitoring of College-specific scholarship programs. Strong oversight for accreditation and program review activities in coordination with other leaders in the College. Special Conditions SETTING The College of Education, with a faculty of over 75 full-time faculty positions, accredited by APA, CACREP, and CAEP is a leader in educator preparation. The College is dedicated to a culture of belongingness and inclusion and prepares students for careers as administrators, counselors, educators, leaders, practitioners, researchers, scholars, and teachers. For additional information please see the websites of the university, the college, and the department. The University of Memphis, an independently governed institution, is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of two public research universities and the only community engaged public university in Tennessee. Boasting 12 colleges and professional schools, the University serves a diverse population of nearly 22,000 students; 5,000 of whom are enrolled in graduate programs. Strongly committed to its urban mission and outreach programs, the University of Memphis recognizes the important role played by faculty and administrators in fulfilling a comprehensive mission of research, education, and community outreach. Posting Date: 09/10/2025 Closing Date: 10/10/2025 Hiring Range: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full-Time/Part-Time Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants are to include (1) a cover letter expressing interest in the position and relevant experience, (2) name and contact information for at least three references and (3) current curriculum vitae. Instructions to Applicant regarding references: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed. Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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