Associate Dean of STEM Job Clinton area,Iowa USA,Education / Teaching

Associate Dean of STEM

Job Category: S13

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's

Title:

Dean of STEM

Location:

Other, See Job Description

Salary: $79,000.00-$98,800.00/Year

Job Description

The Associate Dean assists with the college functions related to instruction including curriculum development, faculty development, scheduling, delivery options, hiring, supervision, evaluation, and budget management for all campuses as needed. With emphasis on accreditation, student success and retention, the Associate Dean assists in identifying and supporting best practices in pedagogy, program development, and assessment for assigned academic programs. The Associate Dean supports efforts related to concurrent, NACEP, college readiness, and academic support in all delivery modalities.

This position will help to ensure consistent academic leadership presence at all three colleges. This position will include district wide responsibilities with office placement to be negotiated.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree required; doctorate preferred. Minimum of five years of professional experience in higher education required. Teaching experience and departmental and/or program leadership required, preferably on the community college level. Experience with pedagogical best practices and outcomes assessment preferred. Experience with innovative delivery systems, dual enrollment programs, and integration of technology preferred. Familiarity with NACEP and Department of Education regulations, Guided Pathways, and College Readiness initiatives preferred.

Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-college leadership team required. Strong organizational skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate preferred

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with the leadership of the instructional functions of the Division.

Responsible for the creation of reports and written materials concerning concurrent enrollment programs, Career Academies, and Guided Pathways.

Assist with search processes, supervision, and evaluation of assigned programs and faculty, including adjunct and concurrent.

In accordance with NACEP and HLC requirements, plan professional development opportunities, including opportunities to enhance teaching through innovative delivery systems and the utilization of advanced information technologies.

For assigned programs and faculty, including adjunct and concurrent, assure high quality teaching and learning in all delivery systems and at all sites.

Assist with curriculum development and assessment activities.

Assist with course scheduling, teaching assignments, and faculty teaching loads.

Engage assigned academic personnel in planning processes.

Provide support of the district's strategic direction for credit and non-credit instruction.

Assist the other deans and directors to systematize processes, align curriculum and address priorities across the EICC district.

Provide leadership for the district College Readiness initiatives.

Work with external partners and other Divisional deans to create coursework needed for area high schools, transfer institutions, and local industries. Assist with staffing and supporting these Career Academies and Guided Pathways.

Assist with facilitating Credit for Prior Learning requests.

In coordination with the Divisional Deans and the Dean of Concurrent and Curriculum, ensure processes required for continued NACEP accreditation are being followed.

Maintain documentation for periodic NACEP accreditation reports and share as needed with the Concurrent and Curriculum Department.

Assist with student complaints.

Assist with faculty issues, including adjunct and concurrent.

Assist with faculty orientations, including adjunct, and provide support for…