The NYU School of Professional Studies seeks an Assistant Dean of Adjunct Faculty Advancement, effective Summer 2025. The successful candidate will also fill a Clinical Faculty position in one of the School?s academic units.  The rank of the faculty position and the home academic unit will be determined based on the candidate's academic expertise, experience and qualifications.

The School of Professional Studies is actively seeking candidates who are distinguished academics and/or professionals, who have exemplary experience in pedagogy and adjunct faculty management, and who can teach courses in one or more of its academic units.  The School employs over 1,000 adjunct faculty per academic year in the following areas: Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies, Center for Global Affairs, Division of Programs in Business, Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tisch Institute of Global Sport, Schack Institute of Real Estate, and the Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media.

Reporting to the SPS Vice Dean of the Faculty, the successful candidate will review, revise, and maintain policies and procedures relevant to adjunct advancement, specifically regarding teaching excellence. They will work closely with all academic units to develop systems and processes to support continuous evaluation of adjuncts as educators. They will advise and participate in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding and orientation of adjuncts across SPS. And they will oversee adjunct advancement processes such as teaching reviews, adjunct professional development fund, and adjunct faculty rank promotion.

The successful candidate will have ample teaching experience, demonstrated teaching excellence, and will teach within one of SPS?s graduate and/or undergraduate programs.  Ideal candidates will have experience interpreting and adhering to the terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Candidates should have experience working with a diverse base of professionals and teaching a diverse population of students.  This full-time position carries a renewable nine-month faculty contract and a concurrent twelve-month administrative appointment as assistant dean. The initial contract will be for two years.

In compliance with NYC?s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000. The additional compensation range is $50,000 to $60,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate?s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

About the NYU School of Professional Studies

Founded in 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS) offers a broad range of degree and noncredit programs that are professionally oriented, integrate theory with real-world practice, and are taught by faculty members who are leaders and innovators in their fields. The School plays a critical role in workforce development in emerging and evolving sectors of industry in New York City and around the globe including: real estate; marketing and PR; technology and project management; global affairs; hospitality, travel, and tourism; human capital management; sports business; communications/media; publishing; professional writing; translation; and the arts, among others. NYUSPS has grown to become the third-largest graduate school of NYU, attracting students from around the world. The School also serves the undergraduate market with traditional, four-year degrees in real estate, hotel and tourism management, and sports management in addition to programs for post-traditional students. Working professionals and adult learners can enhance their careers and/or enrich their intellect through more than 1,500 continuing education courses, certificates, and diploma programs, as well as through world-renowned industry conferences, seminars, and events. NYUSPS is committed to inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and access throughout the School. 

The ideal candidate will (i) hold an advanced degree (terminal in their field or discipline) represented within one of SPS?s academic units; (ii) have significant teaching experience and an academic track record; (iii) have at least seven years of administrative experience and effectiveness in higher education, preferably in the field of pedagogy and/or faculty affairs (iv) have experience working with diverse populations.  Candidates should provide evidence of teaching excellence, successful administrative work, and promise in scholarly work.

To apply go to: http://apply.interfolio.com/164906.  Please submit a CV, a cover letter, and evidence of both teaching excellence and administrative success.  While not required upon initial application, finalists will be asked to submit references. The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

For best consideration, please submit materials before the priority deadline of April 1, 2025. The search will continue until the ideal candidate is identified.  (Note: applications will still be considered after the priority deadline.)

NYU appreciates all applications but can only respond to qualified candidates selected for advancement in the interview process.

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