Remote Dean of Faculty Jobs
Remote Dean of Faculty jobs are open across higher education, online learning platforms, and workforce development organizations at institutions that operate fully distributed academic teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Chamberlain University, Southern New Hampshire University, and William & Mary. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
Make an impact — from near or far
At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.
The opportunity
As an Associate Dean of Academic Strategy Management, you will be a full-time member of university staff responsible for advancing strategic priorities in our online Global Campus (GC) organization. You will lead, support, and implement cross-functional initiatives in partnership with academic and operational teams, translating established strategy into coordinated plans, projects, and measurable outcomes.
You will provide subject matter expertise in academic strategy, analysis, and process improvement, with a focus on strengthening academic operations, supporting academic quality and effectiveness, and improving the processes and infrastructure that enable effective work. You will use data, technology, and continuous improvement practices to identify opportunities and support informed decision-making.
You will report to an Executive Director of Academic Strategy Management and may provide project or initiative leadership to faculty and staff in support of established goals and strategic priorities.
What you'll do:
Academic Operations
- Provide operational support for academic processes, using data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to monitor trends and program health, suggest enhancements, and identify emerging risks.
- Evaluate academic policies and contribute to policy review efforts to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency.
- Contribute to governance processes and institutional decision-making practices.
- Support accreditation reporting by coordinating with key institutional partners.
- Strengthen program review processes by evaluating user feedback and recommending changes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong working relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact for colleagues across the university, coordinating requests and sharing information to promote shared accountability and the adoption of new tools and practices.
- Work with partner teams to align and standardize non-curricular academic requirements.
- Facilitating cross-functional groups as needed to clarify responsibilities, coordinate shared processes, and support consistent implementation/execution.
Strategic Implementation, Process Improvement & Innovation
- Lead, support, and participate in institutional and programmatic initiatives, defining clear measures of success in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Implement academic process improvement to reduce rework, delay, and cost while increasing scalability.
- Guide the integration, use, and adoption of AI and other emerging technologies in academic operations through responsible, well-governed implementation.
What we're looking for:
- At least 2 years of progressive experience working in higher education administration.
- A master's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
- Broad knowledge of a wide range of functional areas within higher education institutions.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional initiatives within higher education or other similar environments
- Foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including its practical applications, with the ability to learn, evaluate, and effectively apply emerging AI technologies.
#LI-Remote
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.
Compensation
The annual pay range for this position is $88,130.00 - $141,036.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $97,384.00 - $131,756.00.
Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)
You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:
High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Parental leave
Mental health and wellbeing resources
Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
Make an impact — from near or far
At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.
The opportunity
As an Associate Dean of Academic Strategy Management, you will be a full-time member of university staff responsible for advancing strategic priorities in our online Global Campus (GC) organization. You will lead, support, and implement cross-functional initiatives in partnership with academic and operational teams, translating established strategy into coordinated plans, projects, and measurable outcomes.
You will provide subject matter expertise in academic strategy, analysis, and process improvement, with a focus on strengthening academic operations, supporting academic quality and effectiveness, and improving the processes and infrastructure that enable effective work. You will use data, technology, and continuous improvement practices to identify opportunities and support informed decision-making.
You will report to an Executive Director of Academic Strategy Management and may provide project or initiative leadership to faculty and staff in support of established goals and strategic priorities.
What you'll do:
Academic Operations
- Provide operational support for academic processes, using data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to monitor trends and program health, suggest enhancements, and identify emerging risks.
- Evaluate academic policies and contribute to policy review efforts to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency.
- Contribute to governance processes and institutional decision-making practices.
- Support accreditation reporting by coordinating with key institutional partners.
- Strengthen program review processes by evaluating user feedback and recommending changes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong working relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact for colleagues across the university, coordinating requests and sharing information to promote shared accountability and the adoption of new tools and practices.
- Work with partner teams to align and standardize non-curricular academic requirements.
- Facilitating cross-functional groups as needed to clarify responsibilities, coordinate shared processes, and support consistent implementation/execution.
Strategic Implementation, Process Improvement & Innovation
- Lead, support, and participate in institutional and programmatic initiatives, defining clear measures of success in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Implement academic process improvement to reduce rework, delay, and cost while increasing scalability.
- Guide the integration, use, and adoption of AI and other emerging technologies in academic operations through responsible, well-governed implementation.
What we're looking for:
- At least 2 years of progressive experience working in higher education administration.
- A master's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
- Broad knowledge of a wide range of functional areas within higher education institutions.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional initiatives within higher education or other similar environments
- Foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI), including its practical applications, with the ability to learn, evaluate, and effectively apply emerging AI technologies.
#LI-Remote
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully engage in any part of the application or hiring process, please complete the Accommodation Request form or contact us at 603-626-9447. A member from the Employee Accommodation Support Center will be in contact with you within two business days to discuss your request.
Compensation
The annual pay range for this position is $88,130.00 - $141,036.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $97,384.00 - $131,756.00.
Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)
You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:
High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Parental leave
Mental health and wellbeing resources
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote dean of faculty jobs.
- Terminal degree in an academic discipline relevant to the institution's core programs
- Five or more years of full-time teaching experience at the postsecondary level
- Prior academic administrative experience such as department chair or program director
- Demonstrated experience leading accreditation reviews or reaffirmation processes
- Experience developing and assessing curriculum at the program or institutional level
- Ability to mentor and evaluate faculty through formal review and tenure processes
Tips for Your Remote Dean of Faculty Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote dean of faculty openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings scattered across multiple sites.
Show async leadership in your application materials
Remote academic employers want to see that you can lead faculty without in-person check-ins. Use your cover letter and resume to highlight written communication practices, virtual faculty development programs you have run, and decisions you have driven through documented async processes.
Signal fluency with online learning infrastructure
Name the learning management systems, accreditation reporting tools, and virtual faculty evaluation platforms you have used. Remote hiring committees for dean of faculty roles prioritize candidates who can operate and improve distributed academic systems from day one, not candidates who need onboarding on basic tools.
Prepare for a remote panel interview format
Most online institutions conduct multi-round video interviews with faculty governance bodies, provosts, and academic affairs teams. Practice answering questions about managing faculty conflict, curriculum quality, and accreditation timelines clearly on camera, with no whiteboard or in-room cues to fall back on.
Remote Dean of Faculty Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote dean of faculty job?
Target institutions that already operate distributed academic teams, such as fully online universities, competency-based education providers, and professional training organizations, because they have built the infrastructure for remote academic leadership. Remote employers screen for strong asynchronous communication, comfort managing faculty across time zones, and the ability to drive curriculum quality without in-person oversight. A demonstrated record of leading faculty development programs, accreditation work, or online program growth gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote dean of facultys?
Companies hiring remote dean of facultys right now include Chamberlain University, Southern New Hampshire University, and William & Mary, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be fully online universities, employer-funded learning platforms, and competency-based education providers that build their entire academic leadership structure around distributed teams.
Can you get a remote dean of faculty job with no experience?
Yes, but remote dean of faculty roles are senior by nature, so pure entry-level openings are rare, and you will need to work independently from day one. The clearest path in is through adjacent remote academic roles, such as remote program director, curriculum lead, or department chair positions at online institutions. Demonstrating outcomes like faculty retention improvements, curriculum redesign projects, or accreditation contributions can substitute for a traditional campus-based dean title.
Do you need a degree for remote dean of faculty jobs?
Usually, but the specific degree matters more than the fact of having one. Most remote employers expect at minimum a master's degree, with many preferring a doctorate in education or a relevant discipline, because accreditation standards and faculty credentialing often require it. What remote employers weigh alongside your credentials is evidence of academic leadership outcomes, experience managing distributed faculty, and familiarity with online learning pedagogy and learning management systems.
Which industries hire the most remote dean of facultys?
Remote dean of faculty roles concentrate in Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their student populations and faculty are already distributed across the country, making in-person academic leadership neither practical nor necessary.
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