Dean of Math & Sciences
Motlow, Chattanooga, TN, United States
Dean of Math and Sciences
The position provides oversight and direct support services to faculty, staff, programs, and services within the Math and Sciences Division. The Dean works under the Vice President for Academic Affairs to shape academic strategy, institutional effectiveness, and program development. The role supports the purpose, values, and mission of the College through fiscal stewardship, teaching excellence, program innovation, organizational culture, and holistic student support.
Position Summary
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. The Dean will shape academic strategy through collegial governance, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness processes, and will promote and assist in the development of new courses and programs for the division.
Fiscal Stewardship
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
Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation
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
Organizational Culture
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)
Holistic Student Support
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
Minimum Required Qualifications
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
Ability to collect information, perform analysis, and recommend solutions
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
Salary Range: $86,048 - $107,560
Pay will be determined based on experience and education in accordance with the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
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The position provides oversight and direct support services to faculty, staff, programs, and services within the Math and Sciences Division. The Dean works under the Vice President for Academic Affairs to shape academic strategy, institutional effectiveness, and program development. The role supports the purpose, values, and mission of the College through fiscal stewardship, teaching excellence, program innovation, organizational culture, and holistic student support.
Position Summary
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. The Dean will shape academic strategy through collegial governance, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness processes, and will promote and assist in the development of new courses and programs for the division.
Fiscal Stewardship
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
Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation
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
Organizational Culture
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)
Holistic Student Support
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
Minimum Required Qualifications
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
Ability to collect information, perform analysis, and recommend solutions
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
Salary Range: $86,048 - $107,560
Pay will be determined based on experience and education in accordance with the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
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