Wentworth Institute of Technology
Associate Dean, School of Computing and Data Science
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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We are seeking a collaborative and experienced Job Description
We are seeking a collaborative and experienced
Associate Dean
to support the academic and administrative leadership of the School. Reporting directly to the Dean, this role plays a critical part in advancing our teaching, research, and student success mission.
The Associate Dean works closely with faculty, staff, and program directors to support curriculum development, faculty affairs, student advising, and school operations. This position also serves as a key liaison with university offices and represents the School when the Dean is unavailable.
Key Responsibilities
Support faculty hiring, onboarding, development, and mentoring. Oversee curriculum processes, course scheduling, and program support. Lead student success initiatives, including advising, retention, and graduation review. Manage staff coordination, lab operations, and administrative support. Assist with strategic planning, budget planning, and accreditation efforts. Teach up to two courses per year.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in academic administration, and a passion for student-centered education.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or related field; 3 - 5 years academic administration experience; 3 - 5 years teaching experience in related field of expertise; Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities; Experience in serving students, management, and leadership; Established record as an exceptional teacher and scholar or comparable professional achievement meriting the rank of an associate or full professor in an appropriate discipline; 3+ years academic administration experience in technical management field; Record of commitment to inclusive excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
5 - 8 years academic administration experience; 5 - 8 years teaching experience in related field of expertise Multidisciplinary/inter-disciplinary education Established record of working across academic or disciplinary units and programs Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and accreditation standards (ABET, NECHE, etc.); Demonstrated leadership, management, and time-management skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently with professional discretion and judgment; Demonstrated support for traditional and emergent technologies and the development of innovative, future-oriented curricula; Strong organizational skills to balance multiple and simultaneous priorities; Interest in student, faculty and staff well-being/collegiality; Interpersonal skills that indicate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability
Be a part of a team shaping the future of higher education.
About Wentworth & the School of Computing and Data Science:
Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education.
The School of Computing & Data Science consists of 30+ full-time faculty that offer undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The school has teaching and research strengths in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, mobile/web application development, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math and modeling. In addition, members of the school have close collaborative relationships with faculty in sciences, humanities, and electrical and computer engineering, among others.
Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience.
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification
( Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Seniority level
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Wentworth Institute of Technology Job Description
We are seeking a collaborative and experienced Job Description
We are seeking a collaborative and experienced
Associate Dean
to support the academic and administrative leadership of the School. Reporting directly to the Dean, this role plays a critical part in advancing our teaching, research, and student success mission.
The Associate Dean works closely with faculty, staff, and program directors to support curriculum development, faculty affairs, student advising, and school operations. This position also serves as a key liaison with university offices and represents the School when the Dean is unavailable.
Key Responsibilities
Support faculty hiring, onboarding, development, and mentoring. Oversee curriculum processes, course scheduling, and program support. Lead student success initiatives, including advising, retention, and graduation review. Manage staff coordination, lab operations, and administrative support. Assist with strategic planning, budget planning, and accreditation efforts. Teach up to two courses per year.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in academic administration, and a passion for student-centered education.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, or related field; 3 - 5 years academic administration experience; 3 - 5 years teaching experience in related field of expertise; Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities; Experience in serving students, management, and leadership; Established record as an exceptional teacher and scholar or comparable professional achievement meriting the rank of an associate or full professor in an appropriate discipline; 3+ years academic administration experience in technical management field; Record of commitment to inclusive excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
5 - 8 years academic administration experience; 5 - 8 years teaching experience in related field of expertise Multidisciplinary/inter-disciplinary education Established record of working across academic or disciplinary units and programs Demonstrated knowledge of assessment and accreditation standards (ABET, NECHE, etc.); Demonstrated leadership, management, and time-management skills; Demonstrated ability to work independently with professional discretion and judgment; Demonstrated support for traditional and emergent technologies and the development of innovative, future-oriented curricula; Strong organizational skills to balance multiple and simultaneous priorities; Interest in student, faculty and staff well-being/collegiality; Interpersonal skills that indicate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability
Be a part of a team shaping the future of higher education.
About Wentworth & the School of Computing and Data Science:
Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education.
The School of Computing & Data Science consists of 30+ full-time faculty that offer undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The school has teaching and research strengths in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, mobile/web application development, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math and modeling. In addition, members of the school have close collaborative relationships with faculty in sciences, humanities, and electrical and computer engineering, among others.
Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience.
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification
( Form I-9)
Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wentworth Institute of Technology by 2x Get notified about new Associate Dean jobs in
Boston, MA . Adjunct Faculty, Sport and Movement Science
Part-Time Lecturer, Cooperative Education Courses for Graduate Programs in Biotechnology
Assistant Professor and Associate's Degree Program Director
Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Programs
Faculty - School of Arts & Sciences - Communication
Assistant Professor - Associate's Degree Program
Andover, MA $3,850.00 - $6,275.00 5 months ago Adjunct Faculty, School of Science & Technology
Assistant Professor- (School for the Environment)
Adjunct Lecturer in Health & Fitness Studies - Adaptive Sport
Assistant/Associate/Full Teaching Professor - Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering - Boston
Adjunct Faculty for Homeland Security Graduate Courses
Adjunct Faculty- Van Loan Division of Professional Studies
Cambridge, MA $89,999 - $89,999 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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