Dean of Industrial Related Technologies

Denmark Technical College•Bamberg County, SC

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Industrial Related Technologies (IRT) is responsible for administering, managing, and delivering instruction for IRT programs. The role includes curriculum development; faculty management; evaluation of program effectiveness; budget management; negotiating clinical/applied site agreements; supervising clinical/applied experiences; instructional management; student advisement and registration; teaching; class scheduling; professional development; and developing internships and externships. The Dean teaches in one or more School of IRT academic programs through face-to-face, online, and external-site instruction, participates in the SACCOC process, and guides and participates in student registration and matriculation among programs in the School of IRT. The Dean plans, coordinates, and operates instructional programs; develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum; maintains an environment conducive to teaching and learning; and recruits and retains faculty. The position supports program accreditation and maintenance by working with faculty to meet College clinical affiliate and national accrediting agency standards and developing disciplinary accreditation materials as required. The Dean also participates in College and community service, professional development, and academic advisory councils that support programs, student experiential learning, job placement, and industry partnerships.

Requirements

Master’s degree in industrial technology, engineering technology, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, and/or civil engineering; or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
Valid driver’s license.
May be required to teach evening and weekend courses at the main campus and off-campus instructional sites.
May work additional hours during peak registration periods.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in industrial technologies, manufacturing, and/or technical settings.
Skills in program management, strategic planning, budgeting, and faculty oversight.
Experience in policy development, disciplinary accreditation, teaching technical college, community college, and/or undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and operate instructional programs, including scheduling, evaluating courses and instructors, budgeting, and leveraging advisory committees.
Develop, implement, evaluate, revise, and maintain curricula, course objectives, outlines, and instructional materials.
Maintain an environment conducive to teaching and learning.
Recruit and retain faculty and oversee faculty and instructional performance.
Manage instruction, including office hours, classroom management, and timely and accurate submission of reports.
Provide information sessions to prospective, new, and returning students.
Teach in one or more IRT academic programs through face-to-face, online, and external-site instruction.
Negotiate clinical/applied site agreements and supervise clinical/applied experiences.
Work with faculty to develop high-caliber academic programs that meet College clinical affiliate and national accrediting agency standards.
Develop disciplinary accreditation materials as needed or required for specific programs of study.
Participate in the SACCOC process.
Guide and participate in student registration and matriculation among School of IRT programs.
Advise students and participate in academic advisory councils supporting academic programs, experiential learning, job placement, and industry partnerships.
Develop internships and externships and grow industry partnerships.
Participate in College activities and promote the College through public service.
Participate in professional development activities to maintain and improve proficiency.