Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Lewis and Clark Community College•Benjamin Godfrey Campus, IL

About The Position

The Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is a dynamic, high-energy, data-informed academic leader responsible for leading faculty and staff in the Health Sciences, Math and Science, and Technology divisions. The role advances Lewis and Clark Community College’s strategic directions and promotes equity, student academic success, persistence, and completion. It requires experience developing career programs in collaboration with business and industry, aligning workforce training with curriculum, managing grants and resources, and overseeing course-level, general education, and program-level assessment. The Dean contributes to College-wide leadership and ensures compliance with program, state, and regional accreditation requirements, including requirements for externally accredited programs. The position supports curriculum innovation, instructional technology, and varied delivery methods. Knowledge of competency-based education (CBE) is important for guiding new pathways and alternative access options. The Dean also oversees academic programs, faculty, and support staff; develops employer and educational partnerships; and supports recruitment, retention, program quality, and sustainability.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Five years of college teaching experience.
Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience working with competency-based education (CBE), HyFlex, and BlendFlex access models.
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain partnered programs among educational institutions, including high schools, community colleges, and universities, and among nonprofit agencies, businesses, and corporations.
Demonstrated ability in planning and resource management.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty and administrative colleagues.
Demonstrated commitment to the Lewis & Clark mission.

Nice To Haves

Degree and teaching experience in an academic discipline within the division supervised.
Doctoral degree.
At least two years of community college administrative experience; four-year college or university experience is also considered.
Experience in Illinois community college governance and funding.

Responsibilities

Represent and promote Lewis and Clark Community College internally and externally as an ambassador for its mission and values.
Provide academic leadership informed by trends and challenges in community college education.
Manage academic programs, faculty, and support staff in the Health Sciences, Math and Science, and Technology divisions.
Lead selection and integration of instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Market programs and services and monitor enrollment, satisfaction, learning success, and graduation trends to guide program growth and sustainability.
Promote student recruitment and retention and provide leadership for academic and co-curricular activities.
Initiate, develop, and manage grant applications and funded projects with the grant manager and faculty and non-faculty team members.
Monitor faculty overload hours for alignment with state retirement policy and faculty agreements.
Supervise and evaluate full- and part-time faculty and staff, promoting accountability and professional growth.
Collaborate with program coordinators and division assistants to develop instructional schedules and staffing plans.
Encourage and support faculty and staff development activities.
Coordinate recruitment and selection of full-time faculty and staff with Human Resources and appropriate team members.
Participate in tenure decision processes and communicate outcomes to division faculty.
Investigate and resolve student complaints and grievances in collaboration with faculty and administrative officers.
Develop, support, and monitor short- and long-range goals, strategic plans, and program assessments for the division.
Provide administrative support for assigned committees and participate in campus teams.
Build collaborative relationships with other College departments and divisions.
Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, educational organizations, clinical sites, and community agencies.
Plan, develop, and implement articulation and cooperative agreements with school districts, community colleges, and transfer institutions.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, state regulations, and program-level requirements.
Maintain knowledge of College mission, vision, and policies and ensure adherence to state and federal laws.
Prepare reports and documents required by the College, division, and grantors.
Plan and coordinate division events, including symposia, professional development, Advisory Committee meetings, pinning ceremonies, and partner programs.
Participate in establishing the College’s vision and strategic planning, contributing to goals and decision-making.