Dean of Health Professions

Overview:

Southeast Arkansas (SEARK) College is a community college located in Pine Bluff, AR. The College offers a variety of technical and transfer degree and certificate programs. The Division of Health Professions is one of three academic divisions at the College and includes educational programs in nursing, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, and surgical technology. The College is planning to launch additional NAH programs in the near future.

SEARK College is focused on improving the experiences of students, building a community of learners, and providing academic and student support services that help our students succeed. We're looking for a dynamic, student-centered leader who will help the Division of Health Professions grow and thrive.

Position Summary:

The Dean of Health Professions will plan, organize, implement, and evaluate division goals and activities. As part of the administrative staff of the College, the Dean reports directly to the Provost and provides leadership to the faculty and staff in the Division of Health Professions. The Dean oversees the development, implementation, and review of the assigned programs and promotes excellence in teaching.

The Dean ensures that programs in the division maintain appropriate accreditation or approvals. In addition, the Dean works to increase and improve the intellectual, financial, and human assets of the department and is a key advisor to the Provost, contributing to the overall success of the Department, Academic Affairs, and the college as a whole.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate an abiding commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of SEARK College.

Create a safe, bias-free working and educational environment, which engenders respect for differences.

Provide leadership and direction to instructional and program staff, faculty, and adjunct faculty in developing and sustaining programs within assigned College-wide programs and services.

Provide leadership and direction to instructional and program staff, faculty, and adjunct faculty in developing and sustaining program offerings, effective and engaging instructional strategies, and promoting the programs to internal and external constituents.

Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned faculty and staff reporting directly to the dean.

Mentor, motivate, evaluate, and advocate for faculty and staff within the assigned disciplines and programs.

Ensure courses are scheduled appropriately to support face-to-face and online options for full-time and part-time students to meet the needs of students.

Assist with evaluation of instructional programs and personnel and make recommendations for necessary and desirable changes.

Recommend to the Provost the employment, retention, promotion, and termination of services of instructors and other staff under his or her supervision.

Maintain active program advisory committees to provide guidance to Health Professions programs.

Schedule and preside over meetings of the division/program and file a copy of the minutes of each meeting.

Ensure all textbook changes and requests from program faculty are submitted following the institution's schedule and deadlines.

Recommend curriculum changes, including new or revised course descriptions and programs.

Oversee inventory of division/program equipment and supplies.

Ensure that program directors complete all required accreditation and/or program approval requirements in a timely manner and assist with documentation of such activities as needed.

Represent the division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; and provide technical assistance as necessary.

Plan and coordinate course schedules in response to the needs of students and within the College's enrollment targets; manage enrollment to maximize use of faculty loads, operating budgets, and space resources.

Ensure the assessment of program student learning outcomes in accordance with the College's policies and practices.

Supervises the division budget by approving and /or prioritizing all requisitions and travel requests of division members. Makes annual budget request through Provost for the division.

Provide direction for the development, implementation, and review of the curriculum, both new and existing, as well as new initiatives and programs.

Oversee the classes and schedule, including approval, deletion, modification, and the addition of classes, and leads the development of a data-informed and student-centered master schedule to ensure clear pathways for student completion are available and employers' needs are met.

Develop goals and objectives for the programs within the area of assignment and work with others in setting goals. Participates in creating and implementing accountability systems to ensure program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures are met, including the generation of revenue through grants and continuing education opportunities.

Seek continuous improvement of programs and courses…