Instructional Dean - Health Science

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Health Sciences provides academic leadership and administrative support to the division’s faculty and staff. The division includes departments such as Nursing, Radiologic Science, Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Physical Therapist Assistant. The position oversees the division’s academic operations and programs, supports continuous quality improvement and institutional effectiveness, and develops collaborative relationships with health care partners, community organizations, educational institutions, and college personnel. The role also works with the division’s continuing education coordinator and supports grants and other financial assistance for Health Science programs.

This is a 12-month, full-time position. Work is performed in interior office, classroom, and training lab environments, and requires travel to various campuses and other locations. All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, Texas, and employees must be available to work physically on the Kilgore or Longview campus. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree that aligns with an area of the division.
• At least three years of full-time teaching in a related discipline, or equivalent part-time teaching in a related discipline.
• At least two years of progressive leadership experience in higher education.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Broad understanding of academic and workforce education.
• Ability to work with little supervision and to interact professionally and courteously with a diverse student and employee population.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate.
• Full-time community college teaching experience.
• Experience with continuing education and workforce programs in Texas.
• Demonstrated collaborative efforts between education and industry or community entities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for employees through exemplary work habits, fiscal responsibility, and personal professional development.
• Contribute to the development of institutional goals, policies, and direction related to instruction.
• Oversee staffing, evaluation, budgeting, course scheduling, and the division’s daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between faculty and administration.
• Ensure continuous quality improvement and institutional effectiveness of division programs and departments.
• Work with the division’s continuing education coordinator to oversee and develop continuing education offerings related to the division.
• Ensure compliance with regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and other relevant agencies, such as the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with health care partners, community organizations, educational institutions, and Kilgore College personnel.
• Promote innovative partnerships to meet workforce and transfer needs.
• Travel to various campuses and additional locations to oversee academic operations and functions.
• Respond to and resolve academic faculty and student problems and concerns.
• Collaborate with program directors and the college grants manager to pursue and manage grants and other financial assistance for Health Science programs.
• Provide resources for safe unit operations and create and support workplace safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 36-hour work week.
• Generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance.
• Retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
• Free use of the college’s recreational and fitness facilities for full-time employees.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service for full-time employees.
• Tuition scholarships for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

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