Dean of Health Science

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Prestonsburg, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Big Sandy Community and Technical College is currently searching for their next Dean of Health Sciences (Manager IV Academic Support). This twelve-month, renewable term-contract position reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer and is responsible for the leadership of the college’s Health Sciences programs, which include Community Dental Health, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Health Science Technology, Medical Information Technology, Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, and Respiratory Care. To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit their materials no later than Friday, June 26, 2026.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Unencumbered license to practice in their respective field, if applicable
• At least three years of experience in their profession, including clinical experience
• Previous supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in academic course or program evaluation
• Curriculum design
• Data-informed decision-making

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Health Sciences division, including ensuring appropriate course offerings; leading program review, assessment, and program accreditation; and developing, with faculty, support programs that strengthen instructional quality.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for student complaints, coordinates faculty advising assignments, and provides leadership in tracking key student success metrics.
• First-level supervisor for all Health Sciences faculty, conducts annual evaluations for all employees within the Health Sciences division.
• Recruits and supervises Health Sciences adjunct faculty and communicates regularly, in coordination with discipline assessment leaders.
• Ensures that faculty successfully deliver their courses in a variety of modalities, which includes appropriate use of the college’s learning management system.
• Has fiscal oversight of the Health Sciences division and works collaboratively with college leadership and appropriate external stakeholders.
• Integral member of the Chief Academic Officer’s leadership team and assists with strategic planning and 4DX.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager