Associate Director, Academic Affairs, Study Abroad

4 weeks ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title: Associate Director, Academic Affairs, Study AbroadJob Summary:

The Associate Director, Academic Affairs, Study Abroad is responsible for developing and maintaining the academic integrity of Boston University Study Abroad (BUSA) programs. This role works closely with faculty, chairs, and Deans to ensure academic opportunities overseas enhance BU students' educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop academic policies for sites, integrating BU academic policies when possible, including policies on AI in instruction.
  • Review faculty appointment proposals from off-site directors, assess grade-related issues, and manage conflicts regarding student grades and credits obtained in study abroad programs.
  • Serve as a resource to sites on academic conduct code violations, acting as a liaison between site staff and academic officers on campus.
  • Review program evaluations, onsite director reports, and student evaluations, focusing on curriculum design and faculty qualifications.
  • Liaise with non-BU schools on academic issues and policy variance.
  • Oversee review of publications and communications for academic content, especially the Undergraduate Bulletin.
Requirements:
  • Doctoral degree strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of five to seven years of experience in higher education, including curriculum development in an international dimension.
  • Classroom experience is strongly preferred, ideally in an international education context.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build partnerships among constituents.
  • Must manage expectations with diplomacy and manage competing priorities.
  • Intermittent travel to BU Study Abroad sites required.
Work Environment:

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status.

How to Apply:

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314273.



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