Dean of General Education

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Direct the strategic vision, development, execution, evaluation, and ongoing enhancement of the General Education curriculum.

• Ensure alignment with institutional learning outcomes, principles of competency-based education, accreditation standards, workforce demands, and best practices in higher education.

• Promote academic excellence by encouraging rigorous, student-centered instruction and innovative teaching methodologies across all General Education courses.

• Recruit, mentor, develop, and support a high-performing team of faculty and academic leaders dedicated to student success.

• Advocate for evidence-based curriculum design, instructional innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration throughout the University.

• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing student persistence, retention, progression, and graduation through proactive academic support and data-driven interventions.

• Supervise remediation strategies and student success initiatives that bolster college readiness and assist students in overcoming academic obstacles.

• Advance online, hybrid, asynchronous, and technology-enhanced learning while thoughtfully incorporating emerging educational technologies and artificial intelligence.

• Collaborate with Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Advising, Disability Services, and other university leaders to enhance learning outcomes and the overall student experience.

• Manage assessment, accreditation readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Act as a vital member of the Academic Leadership Team, contributing to institutional strategy, resource planning, and university-wide initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education.

• Experience in leading faculty, curriculum development, academic operations, and continuous quality improvement.

• Demonstrated experience with accreditation processes, assessment, and institutional effectiveness.

• Proven track record of leading organizational change, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Doctoral degree in Higher Education, Education, Liberal Arts, or a related field (preferred).

• Experience in implementing competency-based education (preferred).

• Leadership experience in supporting online and hybrid learning environments (preferred).

• Experience in advancing faculty development and fostering instructional innovation (preferred).

• Familiarity with regional accreditation processes, assessment systems, and learning analytics (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• A generous self-directed PTO policy that allows you to take the time you need.

• Paid holidays and a 401(k) plan with employer match to assist in future planning.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.

• Fully paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for added peace of mind.

• Professional development opportunities and world-class continuing education assistance to support your personal and professional growth.

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your ideas are valued, your contributions make an impact, and your voice matters.