Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Chaffey College•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chaffey College is seeking a Dean to provide leadership, direction, general supervision, planning, organization, and facilitation for the programs, projects, and activities of the STEM Academic and Career Community. The community includes astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, earth science, geography, geology, math, physical science, physics, and statistics. The Dean works under direction and supports the College’s mission of improving lives through education, serving a diverse student population and communities across the Inland Empire. This is a full-time, 12-month management position. The Dean plans and directs assigned instructional units, supports faculty and staff, and helps ensure the quality and relevance of educational programs. The role includes developing and coordinating class schedules and faculty assignments, program evaluation and planning, curriculum and resource recommendations, budget administration, personnel evaluation and development, and collaboration across the District. The Dean also supports shared governance, innovation in instruction and technology, student and community needs, and compliance with facility, equipment, health, and safety requirements. The position is based at a Chaffey College facility or location and requires the ability to work onsite and in person with students, employees, and members of the College community. Positions in this classification may require varied hours according to need.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
Three years of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Experience as an effective communicator, collaborator, and community college advocate.
Experience with statewide changes, such as distance learning, guided pathways, equity-oriented instruction, AB 705/1705, and curricular regulations.
Leadership experience promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and academic excellence.
Flexibility, innovation, and responsiveness to emerging community college needs.
Ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
Proficiency in budgeting, planning, and management systems.
Broad understanding and appreciation of the community college mission and ability to interpret it to all constituencies.
Commitment to shared governance, consensus building, and a team approach to management.
Experience or commitment integrating new technologies into learning and understanding current and emerging instructional delivery technologies.
Community college teaching experience, preferably in a supervised subject area.
Ability to work effectively with community groups, educational entities, business, industry, government, and legislative bodies to develop partnerships and coalitions that improve service to the community and students.
Ability to challenge and motivate staff and communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Responsibilities

Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to monitor and improve the quality of educational services.
Develop and coordinate class schedules and faculty assignments for instructional programs.
Plan, organize, manage, and direct assigned instructional units.
Direct and support faculty in developing STEM programs within the parameters of shared governance.
Lead the review and evaluation of assigned instructional programs and services.
Use data-driven evidence to inform decisions and strategic plans.
Promote a positive environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and successful outcomes.
Develop, monitor, and administer unit budgets and manage financial resources in accordance with District policy and sound financial management principles.
Encourage and support innovation in instructional program development and delivery, including integrating new technology into learning.
Lead efforts aligned with District strategic objectives and goals.
Collaborate with departments on program development, curriculum additions, modifications, and deletions; set resource priorities; provide program analysis and multi-year instructional plans; and participate in strategic and long-range District instructional planning.
Maintain open communication about resources, priorities, and expectations.
Coordinate programs and services across the curriculum and locations with administrators, supervisors, faculty, and classified staff to meet student needs and resolve conflicts and issues.
Encourage excellence in teaching, support services, and program development.
Manage conflict and change in ways that contribute to the College’s long-term success.
Evaluate faculty and classified staff in accordance with proper management practices and implement collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Maintain knowledge of developments and innovations in STEM community colleges and higher education, and recommend changes to maintain program relevance and meet student and community needs.
Facilitate shared problem-solving and decision-making between STEM and the District.
Organize and chair meetings, lead workshops, facilitate group discussions, and involve faculty and staff in idea generation, goal setting, and decision-making under District shared governance policies.
Make presentations to groups within the District, the community, and the state as needed.
Balance District and College needs with STEM needs.
Ensure proper use and security of assigned facilities, equipment maintenance, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Promote and maintain personal integrity and honesty.
Recommend employment or appointment of academic and classified staff.
Assist with faculty and staff development, orientation, and in-service training as appropriate.
Develop, support, and retain unit personnel.
Perform related duties as assigned.