Dean of Math & Sciences

Tennessee Board of Regents•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Math and Sciences will provide oversight and direct support services to the faculty, staff, programs, and services within the Math and Sciences Division under the direct supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will shape academic strategy through collegial governance, strategic planning and institutional effectiveness processes. Through active participation in area business and industry, mathematical and scientific organizations’ activities and with academic divisional, Early College office/high schools for dual enrollment, and university partners, the dean will promote and assist in the development of new courses and programs for the division. The Dean of Math and Sciences supports the purpose, values and mission of the College through the following duties: Fiscal Stewardship Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation Organizational Culture Holistic Student Support

Requirements

Master's degree (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited institution in a discipline taught within the Division
A minimum of 5 years demonstrated community college educational program management/leadership and supervisory experience
Minimum of five years community college teaching experience
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Must have the ability to collect information, perform analysis, and recommend solutions
Must possess a general knowledge of operation and organizational structures of a multi-campus community college environment; instructional standards, curriculum and accreditation requirements; computer software skills; file management and reporting systems; and initiating and successfully working with advisory groups and/or community agencies

Nice To Haves

doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in college-wide planning and resource development; direct the development and administration of a cost-effective budget for assigned functions; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and make midyear corrections
Create and lead academic planning to provide quality programs in the Math and Sciences Division
Supervise the growth and expansion of all curriculum modalities of learning
Create a culture of innovation and input that encourages professional development and stakeholder input and provides opportunities for growth
In compliance with the requirements of the program and institutional bodies, develop new degree programs and options based on local and regional needs and the College's strategic plan
Support program chairs in maintaining program accreditation
In collaboration with other college divisions and with the area school districts, lead divisional initiatives to expand early postsecondary opportunities for high school students
Initiate collaborative programs and articulation agreements with baccalaureate institutions
Promote, support and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts
Recommend employment, supervise, evaluate and recommend promotion and/or tenure for faculty; recommend retention or dismissal as appropriate; ensure that appropriate support is provided to full and part-time faculty; engage in conflict resolution among faculty and staff; support faculty/staff development
Work collaboratively with vice presidents and members of the President’s Cabinet as needed
Work collaboratively with other divisions/departments in the development of short-term training to meet the needs of the community
Create a culture that promotes the ongoing implementation of new technologies
Advise the Vice President for Academic Affairs on matters of academic affairs and other college-wide issues
Represent the College with external community partners (e.g., business, industry, school districts, and other higher educational institutions)
Collaborate with faculty, deans, and other administrators to meet the holistic needs of our students ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion
Provide leadership for activities and events that build community and serve students and staff