Sebastian SmeureanuSebastian Smeureanu is the Assistant Dean of Online Programs at IWP.
Sebastian Smeureanu oversees the development and expansion of IWP’s online programs and course offerings, working closely with the Dean of Academics and IWP faculty to strengthen online course quality, support innovative teaching methods and practices, enrich student experience and engagement, and help ensure that IWP’s digital learning environment remains rigorous and aligned with its mission.
Sebastian possesses a practical mix of academic leadership and operational execution. At IWP, he previously designed and managed the online course production pipeline and led course-media development from concept through platform integration.
He also has long-term business and people-development experience as Associate Director at Academic Resources, Inc., an education-services firm providing tutoring, academic coaching, and standardized test preparation from middle school through graduate admissions, where he taught and trained staff, led workflow redesign, managed daily operations, and supported growth initiatives that doubled revenue over seven years. He has also supported business turnarounds as an operations consultant, focusing on staffing structures, operational platforms and security, workflow design, and marketing execution.
Sebastian’s teaching background includes six years at Pace University (two as an adjunct and four full-time), along with additional higher-education teaching experience across multiple institutions.
In parallel, Sebastian is a film and series producer and serves as the Creative & Executive Director of Dacian Wolf Productions, where he actively develops and produces original IP—primarily geopolitical thrillers—guiding projects from early concept through development, packaging, and execution planning.
Education
M.A., Statecraft & National Security Affairs, The Institute of World Politics
M.B.A., Accounting, University of Phoenix