Dean of Health Sciences and HSI Site Administrator

Job Summary

The Dean of Health Science will assume primary responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of all academic programs, personnel, and other areas within the Health Sciences Institute. The Dean of Health Science fosters, supports, and enhances a student-centered academic environment, which frames the Colleges mission and vision at the forefront of decision-making. The Dean of Health Science is responsible to the Vice President of Instruction & Student Services and has broad accountability, within the participatory governance framework, for planning, directing, and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional and academic programs.

Essential Functions

• Supervise full-time faculty, adjuncts, program coordinators and staff assigned to the division
• Develop and deliver credit programs consistent with the mission and goals of Metropolitan Community College
• Provide innovative leadership for all academic programs including evaluation of existing programs, new programs, and curriculum development
• Provide innovative and insightful leadership to the academic community and strengthen partnerships with institutions, organizations, businesses, and individuals that enhance the College's reputation and academic ties to the Kansas City Region
• Provides leadership in the scheduling of advisory boards/committee meetings
• Provide leadership for the assessment and evaluation of academic programs, student learning, general education outcomes, and faculty performance
• Build partnerships with K-12 institutions to foster a positive and collaborative relationship
• Facilitate the development and offering of new courses, educational programs, and instructional resources in response to interests and needs of the communities served
• Evaluate faculty, designated staff, and overall educational effectiveness of instructional programs at allocations
• Prepare course schedules and coordinate the assignment of facilities at all locations
• Form articulation agreements and cooperative educational programs
• Recruit, recommend for hire, and supervise all full and part-time faculty
• Interpret and administer College policy with respect to faculty load and scheduling
• Provide leadership in the development, revision and interpretation of curriculum, academic programs, as well as catalog and course information
• Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for faculty and staff
• Provide assistance in orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty in appropriate health science programs
• Evaluate the performance of faculty and classified personnel in assigned areas of responsibility
• Prepare and monitor administrative budgets and expenditures in consultation with program coordinators
• Assist in the coordination of fall, spring, and summer scheduling as well as staff assignments for all areas of responsibility
• Provide instructional leadership for assigned academic departments and work with program coordinators in curriculum
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field to assigned area
• Three (3) years progressive leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in an academic discipline, higher education administration or related field
• Five (5) years teaching experience in a related field, preferably at a community college and or academic administration experience