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Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description Associate Dean, Academic Affairs The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs serves as part of the senior leadership team of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry and works closely with the Dean on issues related to academic and faculty affairs. The Associate Dean assists the Dean in coordinating and implementing academic programs, faculty support services, and faculty service structures and processes. He/she has leadership responsibilities for accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and academic policies and procedures. The Associate Dean interacts with and supports the faculty through collegiate committees and participation in activities related to faculty recruitment and development, advising, course scheduling, and staff planning. The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs reports to the Dean and oversees academic policies, procedures, and support services for the Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM). In this role, he/she administers the budgets for faculty recruitment and academic events. The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs supervises the Assistant Director, Academic and Student Services and the Academic Services Specialist. Academic Administration (30%) Works with the Dean, other Associate Deans, and CSTM faculty and administrative team on CSTM strategic planning. Serves as a member of the CSTM Dean’s Senior Leadership Team and a member of the CSTM Administrative Team. Advises the Dean on faculty and academic matters. Oversees course creation, development, scheduling, and registration. Manages CSTM’s relationship with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the ATS Commission on Accrediting. Ensures that academic programs, policies, and procedures meet ATS accreditation standards and that resources are provided for accreditation activities. Works with the Associate Vice Provost, Assessment & Accreditation to ensure that CSTM programs, policies, and procedures meet University and NECHE accreditation standards. Represents CSTM on the Academic Officers’ Committee convened by the Provost’s Office. Participates in Ecclesiastical Faculty of Boston College (EFBC) Board meetings. Oversees the Writing Companions Corner, serving as supervisor for the student tutor. Attends professional meetings and conferences as appropriate in consultation with the Dean (e.g., ATS). Participates in professional development, which could include scholarly activities such as research, writing, and publishing, and attendance at scholarly conferences. Oversees the management and staffing of all academic programs. Oversees the academic events and faculty search budgets. Faculty Relations and Support (40%) Serves ex officio on the Educational Policy Committee and the Pedagogy and Integrity Committee. Chairs the Curriculum and Faculty Service Committees. Works with the Dean to ensure faculty service positions and committees are staffed annually. Assists the Dean and other administrators with review, tenure, and promotion processes. Oversees and participates in the processes of academic policy development. Oversees curriculum assessment and development. Works with Area Coordinators to ensure that course offerings meet the curricular needs of all CSTM academic programs. Collaborates with the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services on curricular aspects of spiritual and human formation to ensure integrated formation for ministry. Works with the Associate Dean, Supervised Ministry and Community and Global Engagement and faculty director(s) of Contextual Education on development and assessment of pastoral formation. Ensures that faculty and students are aware of the University’s opportunities for faculty development and enrichment through Boston College, ATS, the Wabash Center, etc. In consultation with the Dean, plans and coordinates faculty development activities. Oversees academic advisement. Coordinates dual and joint degree programs, as well as jointly offered courses and other joint academic matters, with graduate school academic associate/assistant deans and faculty. Serves ex officio on program review and assessment committees, assisting faculty program directors in the process of reviewing and evaluating academic programs, which includes overseeing data collection as well as ensuring that such reviews and assessments take into account school-wide strategic initiatives and curriculum policies set by the CSTM faculty. Oversees support for faculty committees and elections. Ensures that the Faculty Handbook is up to date. Student Academic Matters (30%) Oversees the academic integrity process and communicates the decisions of the Committee to parties involved in each case (e.g., Dean, student, faculty member) as well as the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services. Implements academic policies and procedures approved by the EPC and Dean. Advises faculty and students on requirements of new and existing academic programs. Mentors students with academic issues, connecting them with appropriate resources, advising faculty regarding such issues, and working with the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Associate Dean, Enrollment Management as appropriate. Adjudicates student requests for transfer of credits, incompletes, pass/fail, leaves of absence, readings and research, extensions, etc. Tracks progress of CSTM students through completion of degree requirements and clears students for graduation. Responsible for academic progress reporting to include completion of comprehensive exams, language requirements, theses, and dissertations. Oversees thesis and dissertation processing. Oversees the student academic grievance process. Works with Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services, on new student orientations. Responsible for designing and running the Professional Ethics in Ministry workshops, in consultation with the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services. Coordinates the Research Assistant Mentoring Program. Oversees creation, updating, and publication of academic resources and materials, including degree Handbooks, programs of study, and other academic forms internal to the CSTM. Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $104,700 to $130,900; salary commensurate with relevant experience. Please submit resume and cover letter. The proposed start date for the position is June 1, 2026 or before. Contact Maura Colleary, Associate Dean, Finance and Administration, at colleary@bc.edu with questions. Requirements Academic vision combined with excellent interpersonal communication and management skills. Leadership skills to work with faculty and staff to implement the academic mission of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry. Commitment to and appreciation of the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit theological school. Ability to foster collaboration, cooperation, and respect within the faculty, staff and student population. Ability to apply emotional intelligence and pastoral sensibilities in complex and challenging human situations. Skilled in conflict resolution. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Proficiency in computer applications including Google for Education, Word, Excel and database programs. At least five years in an administrative position (preferably in higher education) with academic and fiscal management responsibilities. Knowledge of and commitment to formative theological education for ministry in the Roman Catholic tradition. A depth of knowledge of, appreciation for, and commitment to Catholicism and the Roman Catholic Church. An understanding of Roman Catholic polity. Doctorate required (preferably in theology, religious education or related pastoral or educational discipline). Graduation degree in theology strongly preferred. Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found in the employee handbook. Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
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Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below. Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion. Job Description Associate Dean, Academic Affairs The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs serves as part of the senior leadership team of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry and works closely with the Dean on issues related to academic and faculty affairs. The Associate Dean assists the Dean in coordinating and implementing academic programs, faculty support services, and faculty service structures and processes. He/she has leadership responsibilities for accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and academic policies and procedures. The Associate Dean interacts with and supports the faculty through collegiate committees and participation in activities related to faculty recruitment and development, advising, course scheduling, and staff planning. The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs reports to the Dean and oversees academic policies, procedures, and support services for the Clough School of Theology and Ministry (CSTM). In this role, he/she administers the budgets for faculty recruitment and academic events. The Associate Dean, Academic Affairs supervises the Assistant Director, Academic and Student Services and the Academic Services Specialist. Academic Administration (30%) Works with the Dean, other Associate Deans, and CSTM faculty and administrative team on CSTM strategic planning. Serves as a member of the CSTM Dean’s Senior Leadership Team and a member of the CSTM Administrative Team. Advises the Dean on faculty and academic matters. Oversees course creation, development, scheduling, and registration. Manages CSTM’s relationship with the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) and the ATS Commission on Accrediting. Ensures that academic programs, policies, and procedures meet ATS accreditation standards and that resources are provided for accreditation activities. Works with the Associate Vice Provost, Assessment & Accreditation to ensure that CSTM programs, policies, and procedures meet University and NECHE accreditation standards. Represents CSTM on the Academic Officers’ Committee convened by the Provost’s Office. Participates in Ecclesiastical Faculty of Boston College (EFBC) Board meetings. Oversees the Writing Companions Corner, serving as supervisor for the student tutor. Attends professional meetings and conferences as appropriate in consultation with the Dean (e.g., ATS). Participates in professional development, which could include scholarly activities such as research, writing, and publishing, and attendance at scholarly conferences. Oversees the management and staffing of all academic programs. Oversees the academic events and faculty search budgets. Faculty Relations and Support (40%) Serves ex officio on the Educational Policy Committee and the Pedagogy and Integrity Committee. Chairs the Curriculum and Faculty Service Committees. Works with the Dean to ensure faculty service positions and committees are staffed annually. Assists the Dean and other administrators with review, tenure, and promotion processes. Oversees and participates in the processes of academic policy development. Oversees curriculum assessment and development. Works with Area Coordinators to ensure that course offerings meet the curricular needs of all CSTM academic programs. Collaborates with the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services on curricular aspects of spiritual and human formation to ensure integrated formation for ministry. Works with the Associate Dean, Supervised Ministry and Community and Global Engagement and faculty director(s) of Contextual Education on development and assessment of pastoral formation. Ensures that faculty and students are aware of the University’s opportunities for faculty development and enrichment through Boston College, ATS, the Wabash Center, etc. In consultation with the Dean, plans and coordinates faculty development activities. Oversees academic advisement. Coordinates dual and joint degree programs, as well as jointly offered courses and other joint academic matters, with graduate school academic associate/assistant deans and faculty. Serves ex officio on program review and assessment committees, assisting faculty program directors in the process of reviewing and evaluating academic programs, which includes overseeing data collection as well as ensuring that such reviews and assessments take into account school-wide strategic initiatives and curriculum policies set by the CSTM faculty. Oversees support for faculty committees and elections. Ensures that the Faculty Handbook is up to date. Student Academic Matters (30%) Oversees the academic integrity process and communicates the decisions of the Committee to parties involved in each case (e.g., Dean, student, faculty member) as well as the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services. Implements academic policies and procedures approved by the EPC and Dean. Advises faculty and students on requirements of new and existing academic programs. Mentors students with academic issues, connecting them with appropriate resources, advising faculty regarding such issues, and working with the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Associate Dean, Enrollment Management as appropriate. Adjudicates student requests for transfer of credits, incompletes, pass/fail, leaves of absence, readings and research, extensions, etc. Tracks progress of CSTM students through completion of degree requirements and clears students for graduation. Responsible for academic progress reporting to include completion of comprehensive exams, language requirements, theses, and dissertations. Oversees thesis and dissertation processing. Oversees the student academic grievance process. Works with Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services, on new student orientations. Responsible for designing and running the Professional Ethics in Ministry workshops, in consultation with the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Career Services. Coordinates the Research Assistant Mentoring Program. Oversees creation, updating, and publication of academic resources and materials, including degree Handbooks, programs of study, and other academic forms internal to the CSTM. Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $104,700 to $130,900; salary commensurate with relevant experience. Please submit resume and cover letter. The proposed start date for the position is June 1, 2026 or before. Contact Maura Colleary, Associate Dean, Finance and Administration, at colleary@bc.edu with questions. Requirements Academic vision combined with excellent interpersonal communication and management skills. Leadership skills to work with faculty and staff to implement the academic mission of the Clough School of Theology and Ministry. Commitment to and appreciation of the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit theological school. Ability to foster collaboration, cooperation, and respect within the faculty, staff and student population. Ability to apply emotional intelligence and pastoral sensibilities in complex and challenging human situations. Skilled in conflict resolution. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Proficiency in computer applications including Google for Education, Word, Excel and database programs. At least five years in an administrative position (preferably in higher education) with academic and fiscal management responsibilities. Knowledge of and commitment to formative theological education for ministry in the Roman Catholic tradition. A depth of knowledge of, appreciation for, and commitment to Catholicism and the Roman Catholic Church. An understanding of Roman Catholic polity. Doctorate required (preferably in theology, religious education or related pastoral or educational discipline). Graduation degree in theology strongly preferred. Closing Statement Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay Additional benefits can be found in the employee handbook. Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
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