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Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Curriculum

Position Number: 6672112
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Deans - Other

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Curriculum

Requisition Number: 68164
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 09-Nov-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Education at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Curriculum! The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Dean and Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education and is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and assessment of academic programs, policies and curricular initiatives that are under the aegis of the Office of Undergraduate Education and is a key contributor to campus-wide policy creation and curricular decisions regarding undergraduate education.
This position supports the vice chancellor for academic planning and assessment, the vice provost and dean for undergraduate education and the Campus Curriculum Committee in implementing, maintaining, assessing, and improving the CU Boulder Common Curriculum, a set of faculty-designed and -approved learning outcomes that provide each undergraduate student with a campus-wide common learning experience and that, combined with the school and college general education or core curricula, are the foundation for all undergraduate degrees at CU Boulder. This role is a key partner with campus constituents who work with undergraduate populations from first-time first-year to transfer students, including schools and colleges, the Office of the Registrar, and other units within OUE.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) oversees the academic undergraduate experience at CU Boulder, provides extraordinary educational experiences, serves exploring students and collaborates with a variety of units to ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Common Curriculum

Develop operating principles for the Common Curriculum
Coordinate ongoing mapping, tracking and analysis of how Common Curriculum learning outcomes are achieved within courses approved for the general education or core curricula of the schools and colleges
By means of curricular mapping, process an ongoing course inventory for the Common Curriculum by, for example, reviewing course proposals and timelines, reviewing curricular policies and procedures, and assisting with coordinating catalog publication
Conduct periodic review of courses approved for the Common Curriculum to ensure quality, consistency, and delivery of the Common Curriculum learning outcomes
Work with campus experts such as the Center for Teaching & Learning to assist faculty with curricular design aligning with Common Curriculum learning outcomes
In partnership with the Office of Academic Planning & Assessment and the Campus Curriculum Committee, plan and coordinate the assessment of the Common Curriculum learning outcomes and facilitate the dissemination and review of assessment findings to university constituencies for the continuous improvement of academic programs
Analyze whether Common Curriculum learning objectives, learning outcomes and assessment are in alignment with campus accreditation standards and guidelines, and make recommendations for needed revisions and improvement
Oversee information and communications about the Common Curriculum to faculty and staff; serve as primary liaison to the Office of the Registrar, the colleges and schools, and other relevant departments and offices regarding the Common Curriculum
In partnership with the Office of the Registrar and other relevant offices in the schools and colleges, oversee special academic requests and the proper application of evaluated transfer and AP credit to ensure accurate application to degree audit and fulfillment of Common Curriculum requirements

Curriculum Innovation and Review

Support the Campus Curriculum Committee, the vice provost and dean of undergraduate education and the vice chancellor for academic planning and assessment by identifying areas of potential curricular duplication in undergraduate courses across campus in the interests of maintaining campus efficiency and curricular integrity across academic units
Support the vice provost and dean of undergraduate education in reviewing proposed new or significantly revised academic credentials including degrees, certificates, minors, and micro-credentials
Support the vice provost and dean of undergraduate education in encouraging and guiding the schools, colleges, departments and programs in developing proposals for new interdisciplinary academic credentials
Support the vice provost and dean of undergraduate education in partnering on campus initiatives for developing undergraduate online education
Work with other leadership positions within the Office of Undergraduate Education to develop, maintain and assess the curricular components housed within OUE departments and programs

Academic Policy

Serve as an information source for curricular policy and rules of CU Boulder, the University of Colorado Regents and administrative policy statements, and other governing bodies including CU Boulder's accrediting agency and the Colorado Department of Higher Education
Advise the vice provost and dean of undergraduate education on policy proposal and development related to undergraduate education
Implement and carry out curricular policy and rules related to academic programs under the aegis of the Office of Undergraduate Education
Assist with the coordination of efforts regarding transfer credit processes
Serve on academic policy-related CU Boulder committees and groups

What You Should Know

This position offers a hybrid work modality with at least 3 days per week on campus.

What We Can Offer

The annual hiring range for this full-time position is $115,400-$150,000. Onboarding assistance is available.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

A master's degree and 5+ years of experience as teaching faculty in a post-secondary institution.

What You Will Need

Ability to engage in future planning
Public speaking skills
Collaborative approach
Data-informed decision making and assessment
Creative, entrepreneurial approach
Strong organizational skills

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by November 9, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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