Dean

LC State invites applications for the Dean of Career & Technical Education.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $100,000 - $110,000

Master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Consideration may be given to individuals currently enrolled in and completing a Master's program with a confirmed completion date.

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience in postsecondary education, community college, or technical education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Carl
  
  D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and postsecondary CTE accountability frameworks.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and assess CTE curriculum and programs.
• Experience in budget development, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
• Strong record of building partnerships with employers, industry, and community organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to student access and success.
• Must meet qualifications to obtain Idaho State Career Technical Administrator's Certificate ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

• Doctoral degree (EdD or PhD) in Education, CTE, or a related field.
• Teaching or instructional experience in a postsecondary CTE program.
• Experience administering Perkins V grants or other federal workforce education grants.
• Familiarity with Idaho's postsecondary CTE landscape, regional workforce needs, and the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.
• Experience with NC3 certification programs, dual enrollment, or secondary-to-postsecondary articulation.
• Record of successful enrollment growth and program development in a CTE or technical education context.
• Experience working in a rural or regional higher education environment.

• Provide leadership and day‑to‑day administration for all programs within the School of Career & Technical Education, including Technical & Industrial programs and embedded academic programming across each academic division. Oversee Adult Learning and Workforce Training. Collaborate with the Health Professions Dean on financial oversight of the Allied Health Division.
• Oversee curriculum development, program review, and continuous improvement processes in alignment with LC State academic policy, NWCCU accreditation standards, and Idaho State Board of Education requirements.
• Supervise the assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness; develop and implement improvement plans based on data.
• Ensure currency of course articulation agreements with regional high schools, community colleges, universities, and industry partners.
• Manage technical advisory committees for each CTE program, facilitating the incorporation of industry recommendations into curriculum and training.
• Collaborate with NC3 and other national partners to advance industry‑recognized certifications embedded in CTE coursework.

• Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate CTE faculty and staff, including full‑time, adjunct, and classified employees, in accordance with college policy.
• Develop faculty teaching assignments and workload allocations.
• Promote a culture of instructional excellence, professional development, and continuous learning among CTE faculty and staff.
• Address and resolve personnel matters in coordination with Human Resources and the Provost's Office.
• Support faculty participation in governance processes, including senate, curriculum committee, and other faculty‑led committees.

• In conjunction with the Budget Office, develop and manage the CTE annual operating budget with transparency and faculty/staff input; present budget recommendations to the Provost/President.
• Serve as the institutional lead for the Carl
  
  D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V) grant, ensuring compliance with Idaho's state plan, accountability measures, and reporting requirements.
• Identify, pursue, and administer additional grant and…