Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math

& Math (STEAM) division is an academic administrator who leads the division combining traditional STEM fields with agricultural and food sciences. They manage faculty evaluation, curriculum development, budgets, and program assessments. This role is responsible for ensuring program innovation and consistency, maintaining accreditation standards, developing and processing both curricular revisions and new program development. Nature and Scope: The Dean of STEAM division reports to the Vice President, Academic Affairs and seeks his/her advice on issues of significance. Required Qualifications: Master's degree in education administration or one of the respective division disciplines or related field Five years of full-time teaching in higher education. Higher education administrative experience Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge and experience with the utilization of Instructional Technology Extensive background in higher education and knowledge of community and/or technical college environments. Desirable Qualifications: Five years of supervisory experience at the college level Doctorate in one of the respective division disciplines, programs or related field. Twenty graduate hours in administration and supervision Proven experience in developing and implementing curriculum and industry-related programs. Core Responsibilities Administrative Leadership: Directs staff in establishing divisional goals and objectives while managing the formulation of overall policies and plans. Program Management: Oversees course scheduling, programmatic innovation and development, and faculty supervision to ensure Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are met through ongoing assessment. Financial Oversight: Directs and maintains a sound budget, provides budget needs to the VPAA, and approves purchase orders and travel expenses. Faculty & Staff Development: Recommends the appointment, promotion, or release of faculty and staff while supporting ongoing professional development. Academic Governance: Approves degree audits, transfer credits, and course waivers; evaluates faculty at least annually. Industry & Community Engagement: Facilitates active relationships with business leaders, regional employers and oversees program advisory boards. Compliance & Safety: Leads accreditation initiatives for individual programs and ensures the implementation of college safety standards within the division. Collaboration: Supports cooperative relationships between credit programs and Workforce Development of non-credit offerings. Essential Job Functions: The Dean of STEAM division will: Schedule and conduct regular and frequent division staff meetings to ensure effective flow of information between faculty and administration. Ensure that minutes are kept and distributed for the benefit of those unable to attend, with copy provided to Vice President, Academic Affairs. Assume responsibility for notifying the Executive Director of Marketing well in advance of scheduled activities and work effectively with him/her in presenting and promoting the programs and offerings of the division. Facilitate and plan activities for the scheduled in-service days. Provide academic leadership. Plan and implement with assistance of Lead Instructors, the development of divisional schedules for each academic term. Assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of course and curricula descriptions presented in the catalog, program brochures, web site, and other publications of the College. Recruit, screen, and recommend well qualified candidates for faculty positions in accordance with determined needs of the division and College. Plan and implement with assistance of Lead Instructors, orientation for faculty in the division each semester. Plan and make faculty teaching and institution building assignments in accordance with individual educational qualifications, needs of the division and the College and, whenever possible, preferences of the individual faculty member. Supervise faculty and staff of the division in accordance with the published policies and administrative procedures of the College. Lead course scheduling and monitor faculty workloads each semester in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and plan effective staff utilization with the Vice President, Academic Affairs. Evaluate faculty and staff performance in a firm, fair and consistent manner and communicate clearly in writing, any areas of deficiency observed, and improvements expected. Plan and organize, in coordination with the Vice President, Academic Affairs, programs and activities to meet identified professional development needs of individual staff members, the division, and the College. Encourage the development of new courses and programs to meet identified needs of the community. Ensure that course outlines are developed and updated annually for all courses currently taught in the division. Review all instructional programs of the division and provide written materials as required by Illinois Community College Board Program Review. Ensure that Advisory Committees are used effectively in keeping career curricula relevant to the needs of the employers in the respective fields. Plan and carry out effective articulation activities each year with four-year institutions that receive the majority of DACC students in transfer. Work closely with counselors and educational advisors to ensure that accurate and up-to-date information is disseminated to DACC students. Prepare annual budget recommendation and submit to the Vice President, Academic Affairs. Monitor division budget to ensure that expenditures do not exceed approved amounts. Review and approve all division purchase request for materials, equipment, and services necessary to support instruction. Assume responsibility for compliance with college purchasing policies. Assist career students in determining their program of study and class scheduling. Monitor condition and security of college facilities and equipment utilized by division faculty, staff, and students. Assign responsibility for preventative maintenance and reporting lost, stolen, or damaged articles. Plan and supervise inventory of college property utilized in the Division. Encourage development of/and update Division goals and long-range plan. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. APPLY NOW