How to become an associate dean?

The primary qualifications for getting a job as an associate dean vary by school, but these positions usually require a master's degree or doctorate and several years of experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Colleges, universities, and vocational schools have a variety of deans in different departments, so each position has specific requirements for candidates. For example, an associate dean of academics may be required to have many years of experience in leadership roles with faculty, while associate deans of technology need to be proficient with the school's IT networks and systems. Associate deans who oversee multiple departments often have training with school leadership, laws relating to the school, budgeting, and curriculum development.