Dean, Instruction

Commitment to Mission

This job carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Working under the leadership of the Vice-Presidents of Instruction, the Dean, Instruction are the principal academic and budgetary officers for their respective divisions within Lone Star College. Instructional Deans are empowered with the authority necessary to provide positive leadership regarding academic personnel, curricular, and budgetary decisions that further the academic, programmatic, and scholarly mission of the institution in its service to the community.

Such leadership includes the processes of academic personnel policy, participation in budgetary allocations, determination of academic standards and benchmarks, and the acquisition, retention or release of academic programs.

• Lead instructional areas through planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Build processes in the division and collaborate with other LSC divisions, VPIs, and Deans to ensure schedules meet student needs and class loads are efficiently distributed.
• Ensure the division offers programs that allow for student success; develop benchmarks, develop accountability, and meet SACS, GIPWE, and Coordinating Board requirements.
• Coordinate and maintain the long‑range academic plan for the division, including rollout, budget, staff development, succession planning, and community awareness.
• Guide the division in staying up to date on the latest trends in instructional methods, technology, and effective pedagogies, and incorporate these trends into the long‑range plan.
• Regularly analyze and evaluate instructional areas and foster a culture of continuous improvement for curriculum and instructional integrity.
• Develop and implement faculty and staff professional growth plans, oversee recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and retention of qualified faculty and staff, resolve personnel and student issues, and maintain effective communication channels.
• Develop budget recommendations and manage budget allocations for effective, efficient and productive educational programs and support services.
• Develop innovative and entrepreneurial partnerships to leverage system resources and expand relationships with external constituencies.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership abilities, including experience as department chair or faculty senate.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong abilities in curriculum and program development and effectiveness.
• Expertise in adult learning methodologies and evaluation of instructional quality and outcomes.
• Ability to function and lead a collaborative work team.
• Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes.
• Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude in a demanding environment.

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably during the work. Some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, and driving an automobile may be required.

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, a calculator, phone and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

• Master’s degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience includes at least 3 years in a management level position.

• Doctoral degree.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience with curriculum and educational program development.
• Experience with program accreditation.

Hiring salary range is $103,314–$118,812.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.