Assistant Dean of Faculty- IES ABROAD MADRID INDEFINITE POSITION

The Assistant Dean of Faculty serves as the senior academic leadership partner to the Assistant Director & Dean of Faculty and plays a critical role in ensuring the academic excellence, integrity, and strategic development of the Madrid Center.

This position requires a seasoned academic professional with substantial experience in university teaching, academic administration, faculty leadership, and curriculum oversight, as well as a strong understanding of both the Spanish and U.S. higher education systems. The successful candidate will bring the academic credibility, professional maturity, and institutional perspective necessary to engage effectively with senior faculty, academic leaders, and university partners.

Working closely with faculty, academic leadership, center leadership, students, and U.S. based stakeholders, the Assistant Dean provides leadership across academic planning, faculty affairs, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and strategic academic initiatives. The role contributes significantly to institutional decision-making and helps shape the long-term academic direction of IES Abroad Madrid.

Status: Full-time Position (Permanent)

Schedule: 39 hours per week

Reports to: Assistant Director & Dean of Faculty

Level: Senior Academic Leadership Position

Location: Madrid

Salary: 50.000€ (per year)

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Academic Leadership

• Serve as the principal academic advisor and leadership partner to the Assistant Director & Dean of Faculty on academic matters affecting the Madrid Center.
• Provide subject matter expertise on higher education practices within both the Spanish and U.S. university systems.
• Support the development and implementation of the Center's academic strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and partner university expectations.
• Promote academic excellence, rigor, integrity, and innovation across all academic programs.
• Contribute to academic planning related to curriculum offerings, faculty resources, enrollment growth, and emerging academic opportunities.
• Provide leadership in addressing complex academic issues requiring sound judgment and deep academic expertise.
• Represent the Academic Department in internal and external meetings, academic forums, and partner conversations as delegated.

Faculty Recruitment, Development, and Support

• Lead and support the recruitment, assessment, selection, and onboarding of faculty members across academic disciplines.
• Evaluate faculty credentials and academic suitability in accordance with IES Abroad standards and partner university expectations.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to faculty throughout the academic cycle.
• Conduct classroom observations and contribute to faculty evaluation and performance discussions.
• Support faculty in maintaining high standards of teaching effectiveness, student engagement, assessment practices, and academic integrity.
• Review syllabi, assessment methods, and course materials to ensure academic rigor, alignment with learning outcomes, and consistency with institutional policies.
• Foster a collaborative academic culture that promotes faculty excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted academic resource for faculty requiring guidance on pedagogical, curricular, or academic policy matters.

Academic Quality and Curriculum Development

• Lead and support academic quality assurance initiatives across all academic programs.
• Review and evaluate curricula, course offerings, learning outcomes, and assessment practices to ensure academic excellence and alignment with partner institution expectations.
• Collaborate with Academic Department leaders and faculty in curriculum development and academic innovation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with IES Abroad academic standards and applicable requirements from partner universities.
• Contribute to academic assessment, program review, and continuous improvement processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance academic offerings in response to evolving student, faculty, and institutional needs.

Student Academic Success

• Provide academic leadership and guidance in the resolution of complex student academic matters.
• Advise on academic appeals, academic standing concerns, accommodation requests, and exceptional academic cases.
• Collaborate with Academic Advising, Student Affairs, faculty, and Center Leadership to support student learning and academic success.
• Promote policies and practices that support student engagement, retention, progression, and overall academic achievement.
• Serve as an academic escalation point for matters requiring senior a