Dean of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Overview

Dean of Health and Behavioral Sciences —

Location:

Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ. Full Time, Regular position. Job .

Hiring Salary Range: $ - $ annually, DOE.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required. Summer

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm. Work Calendar: 12 Months.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation, serving students across 10 colleges and 31 satellite locations. The district emphasizes excellence in education, workforce development, and community impact.

Campus Statement:
Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its programs, serving more than 25,500 students annually. MCC focuses on Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services and is a Hispanic Serving Institution. MCC is part of MCCCD, located in the East Valley of Phoenix.

MCCCD provides a competitive benefits program supporting employees and families. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, life insurance, retirement plans (ASRS and Optional Retirement Plans), tuition reimbursement, professional development funding, flexible work schedules, and wellness programs.

MCC is seeking a Dean of Health and Behavioral Sciences to provide leadership and vision for academic programs, faculty, staff, and academic support within the division (Nursing, Health Sciences, Counseling, Psychology, Social Sciences and Education). The Dean guides strategic planning, supports faculty hiring, development, and evaluation, advances assessment and program review, ensures accreditation compliance, and collaborates across the college to foster student learning, retention, and completion.

The Dean works with academic and student affairs colleagues, department chairs, faculty, and staff to align with MCC s mission, values, and strategic goals. The Dean supports community and industry partnerships and engages with external partners to create opportunities for students and respond to community needs. Ideal candidate demonstrates exemplary communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

40% - Strategic Leadership & Academic Planning

• Leads academic programs, academic student support programs, and instructional initiatives in a shared governance environment
• Guides evidence-based decision-making aligned with college and district strategic priorities
• Leads an academic leadership team comprised of department chairs within the dean s supervisory area
• Collaborates with academic and student affairs administrators, faculty, staff, and community partners to promote college initiatives
• Collaborates with partners to develop and promote higher education pathways, including dual enrollment and university transfer
• Addresses conflict involving faculty, staff, or students through timely, policy-guided resolution
• Advances college-wide initiatives related to teaching excellence and student success
• Actively engages with external partners to increase opportunities for students and respond to community needs for programming
• Collaborates with stakeholders within a shared governance environment to strategically expand the college s health care offerings

40% - Instructional Quality, Faculty Support & Accreditation

• Supports the recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and retention of faculty
• Promotes faculty professional development and instructional innovation
• Oversees program review, assessment of student learning, and curricular development
• Ensures compliance with institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements
• Works with community partners to secure and maintain clinical, practicums, and related workforce programs

20% - Administrative Leadership & Operations

• Oversees budget planning and resource allocation
• Supports schedule development and enrollment management strategies
• Participates in college councils, district committees, and community engagement efforts
• Leads special projects and ensures compliance with district, state, and federal regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Master s degree in a teaching field related to health or social sciences or related field AND four years of experience in an academic leadership and/or supervisory role in higher education AND three years of teaching that includes curriculum/coursework development. Examples of academic leadership/supervisory experience include: division/department chair, project management, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance, committee leadership, program director, and shared governance.

No degree equivalency.