Executive Dean of Teaching and Learning

Reporting to the President, the Executive Dean of Teaching and Learning provides academic leadership of faculty, academic divisions, and the quality of teaching and learning across the institution. As the College’s Chief Academic Officer, the Executive Dean is the chief academic administrator for the College, working in collaboration with members of the Executive Leadership Team and stakeholders across campus, in the SUNY system, and among local businesses and industry partners. The Executive Dean of Teaching and Learning fosters a culture of student success. They will communicate effectively and build positive relationships across all areas of the College to advance institutional priorities. The Executive Dean provides guidance for innovative program changes, teaching and learning development, and the use of new technologies to enhance student experience and faculty development.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Management

Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Align academic goals with the mission, values, and strategic direction of the institution.
Supervise direct reports, as assigned, including teaching faculty, Director of the Center for Innovation, Teaching and Learning, Division Chairs, Deans, department staff, and administrators.
Develop and implement an Academic Master Plan to facilitate continuous improvement, innovation, and synthesis of the Student Learning Experience.
Serve as liaison to the Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Ensure the academic affairs budget is managed appropriately to deliver on departmental goals.
Build an academic culture at the institution, including with faculty, which is collegial and focused on mission advancement and student success.
Promotes the values of inclusion and belonging, civic engagement, and other SUNY values in curricula and in the Department of Academic Affairs.
Maintain oversight of all academic spaces on campus.

Academic Quality and Standards

Work closely with faculty and other stakeholders to develop relevant academic programs at a pace relevant to the market and the evolving needs and demographics of students.
Ensure an appropriate mix of course and program modalities to meet students' evolving needs.
Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to establish a robust academic assessment process that continuously improves the quality and standards of academic offerings. Work with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure assessment influences resource allocation and investment.
Use data to drive effective decision-making and accountability across all aspects of academic affairs.
Maintain current academic standards for teaching and learning, curriculum, program development, performance reviews, and faculty evaluation.
Work with the Director of the Center for Innovation, Teaching, and Learning to ensure the implementation of the department plan.
Ensure faculty have effective professional development and growth opportunities that are relevant to their discipline and to the institution's mission and goals.
Support the institution's faculty governance structure by working closely with campus governance leaders, the Faculty Council, the curriculum committee, and the academic standards committee.
Ensure continuous improvement and relevancy of the General Curriculum.

Student Success

Work with the Vice President of Student Success to ensure courses are appropriately scheduled to meet students' needs and maximize their academic momentum and success.
Ensure academic offerings are structured to provide students with efficient, relevant programs.
Work with the Transfer Officer to ensure that academic programs have meaningful, articulated pathways to transfer institutions.
Work with the Vice President of Student Success to monitor student success metrics and implement changes to maximize the institution's success outcomes.

Policy and Compliance

Ensure all academic policies are in place, effective, and implemented.
Ensure all academic compliance requirements and regulations are adhered to.
Work with the MSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer to ensure accreditation standards and requirements for affiliation are implemented.
Work with the Policy and Compliance Officer and other stakeholders to ensure all program-level assessments are successfully completed.
Work with Human Resources and other stakeholders to ensure the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement is fully implemented by all responsible parties.
Work with campus stakeholders to secure grants to support academic affairs. Ensure sponsored projects are successfully implemented, including fulfilling accountability requirements.

Partnerships and External Relations

Collaborating closely with educational institutions, workforce partners, nonprofit organizations, and the broader community to build partnerships and expand educational opportunities and programs.
Ensure advisory boards are in place for programs and that they enhance and advance the student learning experience.
Act as the primary liaison to SUNY’s Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs, NYSED, and other relevant agencies.
Work with the Executive Director of Workforce Development to ensure that the institution's educational offerings are relevant to the community's needs.
Participate in external meetings, committees, and events, as required.
Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Qualifications and experience

Master's degree in a discipline, higher education, or related field. A terminal degree is preferred.
Teaching experience in higher education, preferably in a Community College setting.
5-7 years of progressive experience in higher education.

Salary and Benefit Information

Salary range is $125,000-$135,000 and will be determined by a variety of factors, including experience, education, training/skills, and certification. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short-and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered.

Application Information

For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) CV/resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references. Submit all as a single PDF document to: HR@sunycgcc.edu. For full consideration, please apply before April 8, 2026.

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