Academic Dean

## Academic Dean Apply locations:
HENN
- Eden Prairie Campus:
HENN
- Brooklyn Park Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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**** All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
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* Working Title:

** Academic Dean
** Institution:
** Hennepin Technical College
** Classification

Title:

** MnSCU Administrator 6
** Bargaining Unit / Union:
** 220:
Minnesota State Administrator's Plan
** City:
** HENN
- Eden Prairie CampusHENN
- Brooklyn Park Campus
** FLSA:
** Job Exempt
** Full Time / Part Time:
** Full time
** Employment Condition:
** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
** Salary Range:**$98,457.00 - $
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* Job Description:

** To provide visionary academic leadership and direction for portions of academic affairs of Hennepin Technical College, including all the college sites in the area of curriculum, hiring, and training of new staff. As an administrator, this person supports and advances a campus culture of equity and inclusion within the division as well as throughout the college community. Campus administrative coverage for day, evening, and weekends is a basic component with the ability to properly handle emergency situations and student concerns.

Participation on college-wide committees and task forces is required as well as providing leadership with college-wide initiatives. The position holder is responsible for program development and revision at the college in consultation with the vice president of academic and student affairs, liberal arts and program faculty, and other division deans. In addition, this position requires interaction with external accrediting bodies, collaborative work with other programs, community stakeholders, and educational disciplines that support student learning.

This person will work internally with the vice president of academic and student affairs, academic and student affairs deans, support staff, liberal arts faculty, technical program faculty, and department team leaders (department chairs and coordinators).
*** A first review will be completed 2 weeks after posting. Posting is open until filled.
***** Salary Range:**$98,457.00 - $
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
* Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience and/or 3 years of full-time higher education teaching experience with leadership components such as Division Chair, Committee Chair, etc.
* Demonstrated understanding of the mission of technical two-year colleges.
* Evidence of a strong and clear commitment to diversity among both students and staff
* Excellent presentation skills and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated success in partnership development.
* Demonstrated success in promoting the values of shared governance and participative management.
* Experience in developing and administering budgets.
* Experience in administering and managing equipment and supply budgets.
* Transferable skills working with industry partners in transportation, building, and manufacturing areas.
** Preferred

Qualification:

*** Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution.
* Experience in vocational education and workforce development.
* College level teaching experience, preferably at two-year technical colleges.
* Experience working with technical education programs
* Experience working with healthcare, public safety and or IT programs
* Five years’ experience in supervision and administration, preferably in a higher education institution with collective bargaining units.
* Experience in program and/or higher learning institutional accreditation.
* Experience in planning and participating in joint projects with business or educational organizations including K12 districts, four-year universities and industry.
* Experience with distance learning and the use of technology in the classroom.
** Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):
** Varied
- Typically Monday-Friday
** Telework (Yes/No):
** This position is required on campus 4 days per week.
** About:
** Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students.

It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities…