Dean Of Math, Science, Technology And Allied Health – Merritt College

Overview

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, the dean provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the college’s instructional programs as assigned; ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and funding requirements related to community college instruction and the quality of instruction for meeting the needs of diverse students and the surrounding community; works collaboratively with the other deans, faculty, staff, and administrators to achieve the strategic priorities and goals of the Merritt College Mission, Vision and Values as well as the Educational Master Plan;

serves on the college management team and participates in college and district-wide initiatives and governance; takes a leadership role in the College’s Accreditation and related activities; manages and guides Division staff and faculty in key instructional and administrative activities such as schedule development and enrollment management, catalog development, curriculum development (courses and programs), program review and resource allocation, institutional planning, faculty evaluations and Career Education related initiatives.

This position directs, encourages and supports the development of a variety of teaching and learning techniques, both online and in-person, to be utilized by faculty and learning support staff in providing students with high-quality learning experiences. The coordination of academic scheduling, faculty assignments, review of course outlines and syllabi, learning practices and assessment are within the purview of this position.

The dean is assigned to oversee departments in the areas of Mathematics, Sciences, Business, Computer Information Systems (CIS), and Career Education programs such as Nursing, Radiologic Science, Medical Assisting, Community Social Services and Landscape Horticulture. The dean supports AB 705 implementation, career-technical education certificates, and degree and transfer programs; advances innovations to enhance student equity and success by leveraging grant opportunities, special initiatives, and community and industry partnership development;

leads, guides, and supports department participation in cross-institutional initiatives such as Guided Pathways, learning communities, dual enrollment, faculty advising, tutoring, and institutional learning outcomes assessment. The dean facilitates interdepartmental communication and collaboration with the other departments in instruction and in student services.

• Provide leadership in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the college’s instructional programs as assigned; ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and funding requirements related to community college instruction and the quality of instruction for meeting the needs of diverse students and the surrounding community.
• Collaborate with other deans, faculty, staff, and administrators to achieve the strategic priorities and goals of the Merritt College Mission, Vision and Values and the Educational Master Plan; serve on the college management team; participate in college and district-wide initiatives and governance; take a leadership role in Accreditation and related activities; manage and guide Division staff and faculty in key instructional and administrative activities (schedule development and enrollment management, catalog development, curriculum development (courses and programs), program review and resource allocation, institutional planning, faculty evaluations and Career Education related initiatives).
• Direct, encourage and support the development of a variety of teaching and learning techniques, both online and in-person, to be utilized by faculty and learning support staff in providing students with high-quality learning experiences; coordinate the coordination of academic scheduling, faculty assignments, review of course outlines and syllabi, learning practices and assessment.
• Oversee departments in Mathematics, Sciences, Business, Computer Information Systems (CIS), and Career Education programs such as Nursing, Radiologic Science, Medical Assisting, Community Social Services and Landscape Horticulture; support AB 705 implementation, career-technical education certificates, and degree and transfer programs; advance innovations to enhance student equity and success by leveraging grant opportunities, special initiatives, and community and industry partnership development; lead cross-institutional initiatives such as Guided Pathways, learning communities, dual enrollment, faculty advising, tutoring, and institutional learning outcomes assessment;
  
  facilitate interdepartmental communication and collaboration with other instruction and student services departments.