Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math

Position Title Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math

Position Number

Position Number 2012161PD

Job Type

Job Type Regular

Accountability Objective

The Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture & Math ( STEAM ) division is an academic administrator who leads the division combining traditional STEM fields with agricultural and food sciences. They manage faculty evaluation, curriculum development, budgets, and program assessments. This role is responsible for ensuring program innovation and consistency, maintaining accreditation standards, developing and processing both curricular revisions and new program development.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in education administration or one of the respective division disciplines or related field

Five years of full-time teaching in higher education.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge and experience with the utilization of Instructional Technology

Extensive background in higher education and knowledge of community and/or technical college environments, including grants administration.

Desired Qualifications

Five years of supervisory experience at the college level

Doctorate in one of the respective division disciplines, programs or related field

Twenty graduate hours in administration and supervision

Proven experience in developing and implementing curriculum and industry-related programs.

Weeks

Full-Time/ Part-Time

Full-Time/ Part-Time Full Time

$95,283.00

Open Date

Open Date 09/21/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Danville Area Community College

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• Part-Time Positions – Only eligible for Paid Leave according to the PLAW Act.

• Administrative Leadership: Directs staff in establishing divisional goals and objectives while managing the formulation of overall policies and plans.
• Program Management: Oversees course scheduling, programmatic innovation and development, and faculty supervision to ensure Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are met through ongoing assessment.
• Financial Oversight: Directs and maintains a sound budget, provides budget needs to the VPAA , and approves purchase orders and travel expenses.
• Faculty & Staff Development: Recommends the appointment, promotion, or release of faculty and staff while supporting ongoing professional development.
• Academic Governance: Approves degree audits, transfer credits, and course waivers; evaluates career and technical faculty at least annually.
• Industry & Community Engagement: Pursues grants and industry partnerships, facilitates active relationships with business leaders, and oversees program advisory boards.
• Compliance & Safety: Leads accreditation initiatives for individual programs and ensures the implementation of college safety standards within the division.
• Collaboration: Supports cooperative relationships between credit programs and Workforce Development or non-credit offerings.

The Dean of STEAM division will:

• Schedule and conduct regular and frequent division staff meetings to ensure effective flow of information between faculty and administration. Ensure that minutes are kept and distributed for the benefit of those unable to attend, with copy provided to Vice President, Academic Affairs.
• Assume responsibility for notifying the Executive Director of Marketing well in advance of scheduled activities and work effectively with him/her in presenting and promoting the programs and offerings of the division.
• Facilitate and plan activities for the scheduled in-service days.
• Provide academic leadership. Plan and implement with assistance of Lead Instructors, the development of divisional schedules for each academic term.
• Assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of course and curricula descriptions presented in the catalog, program brochures, web site, and other publications of the College.
• Recruit, screen, and recommend well qualified candidates for faculty positions in accordance with determined needs of the division and College.
• Plan and implement with assistance of Lead Instructors, orientation for faculty in the division each semester.
• Plan and make faculty teaching and institution building assignments in accordance with individual educational qualifications, needs of the division and the College and, whenever possible, preferences of the…