Associate Dean, Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Location: Largo

Position Title Associate Dean, Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math Position Type Administrative Department Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math FLSA Exempt Union/Non Union Non Union Full Time or Part Time Full Time Grade 18 Salary Range Hiring Salary Range $91,845 - $131,313/Annually (depending on experience) Fixed Term/Tenure Track (Faculty Only) Regular or Temporary Regular

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the dean, the associate dean is a core member of the leadership team for the division and contributes to its strategic vision. The associate dean provides oversight for all curricular processes, including curriculum development, review, and modifications; program review; and assessment of academic programs in the division. In this way, the associate dean provides data collection and analysis leadership for the division, working with the dean to develop awareness and competencies in this area for all divisional personnel as they participate in curriculum, program review, and assessment activities.

The associate dean is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, supervision and evaluation of part-time faculty, including Continuing Education faculty;
Continuing Education administrative personnel; and administrative support staff. The associate dean manages divisional student success initiatives and serves as the division's liaison to Student Affairs in order ensure strategic alignment of these initiatives as well as operational efficiency and efficacy. The associate dean provides critical support to the dean in the areas of compliance, accreditation, and strategic planning.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the fields/disciplines represented in the division, or a related field:

* Natural Sciences:
Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Astronomy

* Information and Engineering Technology:
Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Data Analytics

* Mathematics:
Mathematics, Statistics, Developmental Mathematics

* Four years of experience in program administration, program evaluation, and/or post-secondary teaching, all of which must be in a college or university setting.

* Minimum of three years of supervisory experience, including progressively responsible administrative leadership in planning, managing, and overseeing curriculum and instructional programs.

* Teaching experience preferred.

Criteria

CRITERIA:
The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.

Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Leadership

* Assume administrative responsibility and represent the dean and division in the absence of or at the direction of the dean.

* Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the division, supported by the academic office manager.

* Participate actively in the division's work in support of the College's Institutional Effectiveness process.

* Prepare the division's annual report for the dean's approval, as well as other reports of division accomplishments and outcomes.

* Support strategic planning for the division.

* Oversee curricular processes for the division.

* Compile and review student success and other data and recommend/implement strategies for enhancing student success.

* Collaborate with the Office of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation (RAE) to support division-level data collection and analysis processes.

* Support the division's efforts in regard to JEDI, contributing to an open, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

* Support the work of accreditation and site visits, working with relevant administrators and faculty in support of Middles States, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and other 3rd party licensing/grants.

* Support compliance with all accreditation standards and regulatory requirements within the division.

* Assist the dean in the development of and the management of the division's budget and resources (including any relevant grants).

Curriculum & Program Development and Improvement

* Manage curriculum work (developments, additions, modifications, deletions, assessment).

* Serve as alternate to the dean on the Curriculum Committee.

* Oversee digital badging at the division level.

* Ensure the accuracy of division course and program information on the College's website and in the academic catalog.

* Oversee curricular and pedagogical student success initiatives, such as co-requisite remediation.

* Manage and coordinate the program review process to support continuous improvement and…