Associate Director and Dean of Faculty

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad) is one of the leading and most diverse Study Abroad providers in the USA. As a non-profit organisation, we have helped thousands of students, since 1950, fulfil their dreams through spending a semester abroad.

We are currently seeking an Associate Director & Dean of Faculty, who will oversee the academic vision, curriculum delivery, and faculty engagement for our London Centre, ensuring excellence in teaching, student learning, and programme development. Please refer to the job description for a broader overview of responsibilities and person specification.

About IES Abroad London:

• We are a non-profit education organization passionate about the growth of students, faculty, and staff.
• We continue to grow, increasing our number of both Signature and Customised students each year.
• We are committed to international education, and to those who share our belief in education as a tool for social change.
• We treat our employees well. This includes occasional theatre tickets, meals and activities/events; always respecting the non-profit nature of our organisation.
• We are a disciplined and highly functioning team but also believe people should approach each workday with enthusiasm and with a sense of genuine belonging to the team. Whilst some work-related stress cannot be prevented, we aim to nurture our employees with a supportive and comfortable working environment.
• IES believes in supporting the continued development of employees, and that personal development is relevant to increased professional growth. As such, we offer a small budget to all employees to attend training relevant to their career path and interests.
• IES Abroad remains a leader in the field of study abroad; with the singular focus of providing the best international education experience possible. Our academic standards, health & safety protocols, and support for students have become the industry standard.

Staff benefits:

• Competitive salaries which consider market rates, individual experience, and qualifications.
• A generous annual leave allowance (23 days; for each year of service one day is added up to 28 days) plus the additional 8 bank holidays.
• Friendly and supportive environment that encourages a healthy work life balance (for example, time in lieu for required evening and weekend activities, opportunities for overtime).
• Staff development and professional learning opportunities.
• Ad hoc access to free confidential advice on a range of practical issues such as family matters, wellbeing, personal development.
• Annual wellness fund towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle including both physical and mental well-being.
• Cycle-to-work & TFL Season Ticket Loan schemes.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme (available after 1 year of employment).

Reports to: IES Abroad London Centre Director (CD)

Scope of Duties:

The Associate Director and Dean of Faculty:

• Manages academic program development, course development, and faculty recruitment and development, while working closely with the Centre Director and Assistant Director & Head of Customised Programmes (as related to Customised Programmes) to maintain the highest level of academic excellence and relevance.
• Together with the SMT (Senior Management Team), deputises as needed for the Director in his absence, supporting staff and faculty, and providing leadership and help in executing operational duties as required.
• Works with the Centre Director on strategic issues relating to fostering continued growth on Signature Programmes powered by innovative academic programming and delivery while ensuring strict adherence to global IES Abroad academic policies.
• Manages faculty recruitment, evaluation, and professional development, collaborating with the Centre Director to select, prepare, and support faculty.
• Manages faculty evaluation processes, ensuring continuous feedback, peer review, and adherence to rigorous academic standards.
• Cultivates inter-team collaboration and a positive working environment across all departments

Responsibilities:

Curricular Development and Faculty Leadership

• Takes the lead in academic strategic planning, advising and helping the Centre Director regarding new course development, programs, and university partnerships.
• Works with faculty to update and enhance the curriculum, promoting relevant, inclusive, and strategic curricular offerings and programmes.

Management of Academic Programs

• Ensures the smooth and successful delivery of programs and courses, both within the IES London Centre and working with the Direct Enroll & Academic Programming Manager and our partner institutions for direct-enroll courses.
• Works to continuously enhance the coherent functioning of the academic department and other units as assigned by the Centre Director, including setting the agenda and tasks for members of the academic team.
• Manages academic issues, develops and improves processes, and addresses human resources issues as they arise.
• Serves as line manager to the Academic Manager; oversees and manages Academics Department meetings.

Customised and Faculty Led Programmes (CP):

• Advises on academic quality and faculty-related matters for CP, in coordination with the Assistant Director and Head of CP, who leads client delivery and programme design.
• Provides academic input for CP student matters in consultation with the Assistant Director and Head of CP, who manages partner and student communication on faculty led programmes.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director and Head of CP on faculty recruitment for customised programmes to ensure alignment of academic standards with client needs.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director and Head of CP on induction for faculty teaching on a Customised Programme.
• Responsible for sharing any changes to budgetary or academic processes as related to London operations, allowing for appropriate pricing of CP.
• Supports wider team by project-managing the delivery of 1–2 short customised programmes per year, adhering to procedures & protocols as outlined by CP Department.

Faculty Recruitment and Evaluation

• Works closely with the Centre Director & Academic staff to recruit high calibre faculty and organize their training and onboarding process to ensure compliance with IES’ high standards of teaching.
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of faculty in alignment with IES Abroads’ mission, ensuring that diverse, qualified, and experienced candidates are selected.
• Implements a faculty evaluation framework, conducts regular performance reviews, classroom observations, and providing feedback to support instructional improvement.
• Manages faculty development: routinely organizes workshops and training to enhance teaching strategies, integrate innovative practices, and ensure adherence to IES Abroad’s academic standards.
• Works with the Centre Director & Academic Manager to align faculty hiring with curricular needs and strategic priorities, ensuring the continual development of high-quality educational programs.

Student Academic Issues:

• Works closely with the SMT, to oversee the management of personal and academic student issues, with special emphasis on those impacting students’ academic standing and advising.
• Intervenes when necessary to ensure correct implementation of IES Abroad academic policies, and consults the Centre Director, Cluster Dean, and Dean of Students when required, to ensure correct compliance.
• Will be responsible for collaboration in administrative and academic review processes.

Centre Academic Management:

• Executes, oversees, and coordinates (with appropriate staff), the writing and submission of QAA required reports and documentation for yearly monitoring visits and 4-year Full Reviews to ensure IES Abroad London exceeds standards and expectations.
• Works with Centre Director on academic related budgeting and general operational matters pertaining to the Academic Department.
• Organizes regular meetings to coordinate activities, and coordinates the planning of general procedural matters, including:
  • Academic calendars and course schedules
  • Student absences, extenuating circumstance requests, academic withdrawals/incompletes, and grade reviews and appeals
  • Support the Direct Enroll & Programming Manager with Centre visits by US partner institutions under guidance from the Centre Director and as requested by HQ

Teaching:

• If the expertise and experience of the Associate Director and Dean of Faculty fills a current or future need for IES Abroad curriculum, and if capacity allows, at discretion of the Centre Director, the Associate Director and Dean of Faculty may teach a course in their subject area(s) at IES Abroad London. The maximum teaching load per semester will be one class. The compensation for teaching, if taking place during regular work hours, is included in the salary. In the case of class hours outside of set work hours, TOIL will be accrued accordingly.

Administrative Work:

• Participates in program activities (weekend field trips, orientation activities, farewell activities, conferences (upon request), as well as participates in the emergency phone rota, etc.) as assigned by Student Affairs; these may be during weekends and after office hours.
• Is available for consultations by faculty/staff/students during normal office hours, unless otherwise engaged (in teaching/class visits/meetings/outside visits).
• Occasional travel to the USA may be required.

Qualifications:

• PhD or terminal degree in a relevant field
• Familiarity with the US educational system
• Ideally at least 3 years teaching experience at the university level
• Excellent teaching evaluations
• Excellent communication skills, with native or near-native fluency in English
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft OfficeSuite
• Academic Management experience
• HR management, leadership and teamwork experience in an intercultural environment
• High Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andAnti-racism
• Must be able to lawfully accept employment in the UK at the time an offer of employment is extended
• Background check required

Other Skills desired:

• Knowledge of Moodle and other learning management systems

Salary:

• £59,000-£65,000 commensurate with experience.

We will be conducting rolling interviews with short-listed candidates. As such, we encourage applicants to register their interest early.

To apply for this role, please email a CV and Cover Letter outlining your interest (max 2 pages) by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button above (e:London_jobs@iesabroad.org)