Dean of Health Professions

Middlesex College•Edison, NJ

23d•$121,363

About The Position

Supports, advises, and collaborates with faculty and department chairpersons in the development and implementation of academic initiatives, new projects, and other innovative initiatives. This position also oversees the planning and management of instructional budgets for Health Professions Division departments.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a health-related discipline
A significant and progressively broad record of academic administrative experience
Five (5) years’ teaching experience
Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of new programs, articulation, and affiliation agreements
Experience in and/or commitment to shared governance
Experience with current assessment practices, with emphasis on student learning outcomes and program reviews
Experience working in a unionized environment

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate in a health-related discipline
Experience as a Dean, Assistant Dean, or Department Chair at a community college
Experience teaching at the community college level

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for planning, developing, and assessment of educational programs within the Division that includes the following Departments: Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiography, and Allied Health.
Leads the development of new academic programs to strengthen the College’s academic program portfolio.
Ensures that external accreditation processes and internal program assessment processes of the Division are completed in a rigorous and timely manner according to agreed schedules.
Oversees the development and maintenance of articulation and affiliation agreements to support program operation and student transfer.
Ensures that programs and services meet the educational needs of students within the Academic Division, and actively participates in College-wide recruitment and retention activities.
Supervises and evaluates a staff of professional and support personnel, as needed in accordance with applicable College policies and labor agreements, and provides opportunities for their training and professional growth. Fosters a climate that supports diversity in the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.
Participates on committees, including those that address the College's Strategic Plan, serves on the Deans' Council, and conducts regular meetings with Department Chairs, faculty and advisory committees.
Ensures effective communication and decision-making with departments in the Division.
Participates in grant writing efforts.
Establishes plans and communicates needs for facilities and/or renovation of facilities.
Plans, implements, and monitors Division and department operating and capital budgets and recommends adoption of same to the Vice President, Academic Affairs.
Ensures the development of short- and long-range enrollment plans for the Division and with the campus. In collaboration with the Registrar's Office and the Department Chairs, oversees the course schedule each semester so that it meets the needs of students.
Performs other duties as assigned.