Associate Dean - Software Development
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Location: Manassas, VA 20110
Description:
Associate Dean - School of Technology, Software Development Program
Transform Your Career at ECPI University
Since 1966, ECPI University's dedicated employees have worked tirelessly to help students achieve their goals through hands-on training and career-focused education. Our employees are dynamic, caring professionals ready to make a difference in people's lives.
If you are seeking a stable work environment, comprehensive training, personal and professional growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing your work makes a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
ECPI University is seeking an Associate Dean to help lead the Software Development program within the School of Technology. We are especially interested in applicants who bring deep expertise in artificial intelligence, software engineering, programming, application development, and emerging technologies. This position is responsible for assigned aspects of curriculum development, implementation, and faculty support for the Software Development program.
Responsibilities Include:
Excellence in Academics
ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Transform Your Career at ECPI University
Since 1966, ECPI University's dedicated employees have worked tirelessly to help students achieve their goals through hands-on training and career-focused education. Our employees are dynamic, caring professionals ready to make a difference in people's lives.
If you are seeking a stable work environment, comprehensive training, personal and professional growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing your work makes a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
ECPI University is seeking an Associate Dean to help lead the Software Development program within the School of Technology. We are especially interested in applicants who bring deep expertise in artificial intelligence, software engineering, programming, application development, and emerging technologies. This position is responsible for assigned aspects of curriculum development, implementation, and faculty support for the Software Development program.
Responsibilities Include:
Excellence in Academics
- Recognize and respond to evolving trends in artificial intelligence, software development, programming languages, and employer needs by updating and enhancing curriculum and course delivery.
- Coordinate and manage curriculum projects, and provide regular reports to the Dean regarding project status, outcomes, and recommendations.
- Assist in the recruitment and credentialing of faculty with relevant experience in software development, web and mobile app development, and related disciplines.
- Support evaluation and adoption of technologies and platforms used in course delivery, such as integrated development environments (IDEs), version control systems, and collaborative coding tools.
- Assist the Dean in regular assessment of student learning and program outcomes as part of institutional effectiveness, using the results to implement improvements.
- Support initiatives to enhance student engagement, retention, and success in technical courses.
- Participate in academic planning and ensure program content remains aligned with industry expectations and certifications.
- Assist with faculty development and ensure instructors obtain and maintain relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, AWS).
- Communicate curriculum updates, technology changes, and best practices across campuses and departments in a timely and effective manner.
- Support the development and sharing of instructional best practices among faculty.
- Assist in recruiting and managing support personnel such as subject matter experts (SMEs) and curriculum coordinators.
- Contribute to strategic and operational planning for new and existing program initiatives and course offerings.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and resources to enhance course content and student experience.
- Lead faculty in exploring and integrating tools for collaborative software development, cloud platforms, and agile project management.
- Champion the use of new learning technologies, such as cloud-based labs, code simulators, and learning management system enhancements.
- As a member of the faculty, the Associate Dean may have teaching responsibilities. Teaching assignments should not exceed 50% of the workload unless approved by the Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- Experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning concepts, and AI integration in software development is highly desirable.
- Doctoral degree preferred, or a master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field with significant professional experience.
- Demonstrated industry experience in software development or a related technical role.
- Proven ability to lead in academic settings at both operational and strategic levels.
- Knowledge of AI development tools and ability to guide integration of AI content into software development curriculum.
- Strong background in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational technology.
- Experience managing academic projects and supporting faculty across distributed locations.
- Ability to align academic content with current industry tools, languages, and practices.
- Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Self-directed, innovative, and dedicated to student success.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and compliance is a plus.
ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.