Dean of Health and Behavioral Sciences Job Mesa area,Arizona USA,Education / Teaching

Job Title

Dean of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Job : 322388 Location: Mesa Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

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 assigned division, including 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 compliance with accreditation requirements; 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; aligns with MCC s mission, values, and strategic goals; and engages with external partners to increase opportunities for students and respond to community needs for programming. The ideal candidate is an experienced academic leader with exemplary communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Essential Functions
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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Desired Qualifications

An earned doctorate or terminal degree in health or social sciences or related field from an accredited institution.

Higher education teaching experience, preferably in community colleges.

Experience serving as a dean, department chair, program director, or equivalent academic leadership role.

Oversight of institutional and/or programmatic accreditation activities.

Experience leading across multiple academic disciplines with distinct accreditation, regulatory, and workforce expectations.

Experience working with external stakeholders to develop and sustain workforce-aligned programs, including but not limited to clinical, practicum, or internship partnerships

One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Special Working Conditions

Standard work schedule varies during the year:
August through mid-May:
Monday
- Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July:
Monday
- Thursday, 10 hour days

Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor

May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCCD location

Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate s own expense

MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

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