Academic Dean, Physical Sciences

The Academic Dean for Physical Sciences manages overall department operations in accordance with federal and state regulations, college policies and procedures, contractual agreements, and strategic planning goals and objectives. The Dean administers and coordinates all operational matters related to student learning, instruction, and program and curriculum development. Hires and supervises faculty and staff and serves as a liaison with internal and external constituents.

Ensures accreditation compliance. Develops and manages budgets.

• Sets consistent and strong academic standards for assigned instructional programs by ensuring curricula are current, meet state guidelines and professional certifications and adhere to regional accreditation standards.
• Serves as a catalyst for innovative approaches and solutions for program enhancements to best meet the academic needs of students.
• Develops and executes the department’s strategic plan consistent with the Academic Affairs Master Plan and the College’s values, goals and strategic plan.
• Recruits and supervises faculty and staff; coordinates orientation of the department’s faculty and staff; recommends faculty contract lengths and workloads; supports faculty and staff achievements and challenges by providing recommendations for professional development and timely performance evaluations. Encourages innovation in teaching and learning.
• Evaluates program performance and program and course content. Participates in annual program review and assesses student learning outcomes at the department and course level.
• Provides conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation of student, staff, and faculty that are beyond the scope of Student Services, such as concerns involving academic matters, faculty, or instruction. Refers unresolved student concerns to the appropriate institutional area.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and campus leaders on strategic enrollment management. Creates class schedules that optimize classroom utilization, class size, student needs, and the college’s enrollment goals.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the current collective bargaining agreement and adheres to the tenets of the agreement in carrying out responsibilities as Dean.
• Assists faculty and staff in the supervision, coordination, security and maintenance of equipment, supplies and facilities. Coordinates the implementation of safety procedures and activities that promote safety for students and employees.
• Assists in the resolution of transfer credit questions and other questions pertaining to student advisement.
• Coordinates textbook orders for departmental courses and assists in the preparation of accurate college catalog information and course descriptions.
• Maintains liaison role with other areas of the college and external partners including but not limited to: universities, area high schools, industry, and other organizations.
• Performs leadership role in grant development. Recommends and manages budgets to meet department, division, and college needs and goals.
• Provides leadership for institutional compliance and policy alignment by overseeing the periodic collection, validation, and reporting of department data and legislative information; monitors and interprets applicable federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and Florida Statutes; and communicates requirements, risks, and implications to senior leadership to support sound governance, regulatory compliance, and institutional effectiveness in accordance with accreditation standards.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in or related to one of the department’s disciplines.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level in one of the department’s disciplines.
• Three years leadership experience in a college or university setting.

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of theories and applications in the department’s disciplines.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies,…