Assistant Dean of Academic Programs

Position Overview

LIU College of Science (CoS) seeks a visionary Assistant Dean of Academic Programs at Brooklyn Campus to lead and enhance the college’s academic offerings. The role will oversee curriculum development, program innovation, faculty engagement, and student success initiatives, ensuring that CoS programs meet the highest standards of academic excellence and prepare graduates for impactful careers in science, engineering, computing, and AI.

• Provide strategic leadership for academic programs, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Oversee program innovation, including new undergraduate and graduate offerings, interdisciplinary tracks, and digital learning initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty to enhance teaching effectiveness, mentorship, and student engagement.
• Support accreditation, academic quality assurance, and continuous program improvement.
• Foster integration of advanced educational technologies, including 3D platforms, computational labs, and digital fabrication tools, into teaching and learning.
• Work with industry and research partners to align curricula with emerging workforce needs.
• Promote student success initiatives, including advising, experiential learning opportunities, and interdisciplinary projects.

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in Science, Engineering, Computing, AI, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program leadership, curriculum development, and faculty support.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary STEM education and emerging technologies in teaching.
• Strong organizational, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

• Experience in digital learning platforms, computational labs, or 3D/fabrication-based education.
• Experience with accreditation processes and academic program assessment.
• Experience fostering industry-academic partnerships and experiential learning programs.

Shape the future of interdisciplinary education d innovative curriculum development integrating AI, computing, engineering, and life sciences. Collaborate with faculty and students in state-of-the-art laboratories and digital learning environments. Position LIU CoS as a leader in transformative STEM education and workforce‑ready programs.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

For questions, please email HR.