Assistant Dean, Health, Wellness, & Hospitality

Job Description Summary:

The assistant dean is responsible for key academic processes in the academic division, including course scheduling and staffing, liaising with the Office of the Provost, the Office of the Registrar, and academic coordinators to meet this responsibility. More generally, the assistant dean provides support for academic coordinators in their work with faculty to ensure teaching excellence at a departmental level and has dedicated responsibilities to this end, including planning and leading departmental meetings and trainings. Additionally, the assistant dean provides support to the associate dean in key functional areas of that role including onboarding of part-time faculty, curriculum development and assessment processes, and academic program review. Finally, the assistant dean is the primary point of contact for students, both supervising student workers and managing communication with students around inquiries, concerns, and complaints.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate educational or industry recognized credential to be hired as faculty in one of the fields/disciplines represented in the division:
  • Nursing, Medical Assisting, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Surgical Technology, Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic, Health Information Management, Respiratory Therapy, Radiography, Public Health, Health Education, Physical Education, Nutrition, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts and a master's degree in education, educational leadership, or administration or related field.
• Three years of experience in program administration, program evaluation, and/or post-secondary teaching, all of which must be in a college or university setting.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience, including progressively responsible administrative leadership in planning, managing, and overseeing curriculum and instructional programs.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Job Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George's Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ECT department.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

*This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health and welfare coverage.*
**Application Status:** you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.