Dean of Math & Science
Company: Mid Michigan College
Job Location:
Category: Science Deans
Type: Full-Time
Mid seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.
This position is responsible for providing leadership, management, and direction for the Math and Science disciplines and programs. Primary duties include: budget planning and management, supervision and evaluation of faculty, as well as strategic and operational planning.
Examples of Duties
- Engages faculty and other key stakeholders in both long-range and operational planning.
- Develops and oversees the annual budget for areas of responsibility.
- Hires, supervises, and evaluates faculty and other staff in departments of responsibility. Works with faculty and staff on their annual goals and professional development.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations on the need for or the elimination of faculty and staff positions as program and enrollment needs dictate in order to maintain appropriate, effective, and efficient staffing levels.
- Works collaboratively with faculty on curriculum review and assessment of student learning outcomes. Recommends curriculum modifications, elimination of courses/programs, and the development of new courses/programs. Prepares reports on departmental performance and student assessment. Assists faculty with the preparation of documentation required by Curriculum Committee.
- Serves on relevant committees and teams both within Academic Affairs and college wide.
- Represents the College on relevant state-level committees and task forces. Serves as a public and internal champion of the College and the Math and Science disciplines.
- Champions and provides leadership within areas of responsibility for the College’s quality improvement program.
- Participates in the reaccreditation activities, both at the program and college levels.
- Responsible for the development of course schedule for the Math and Science disciplines and programs, including collaborating with other instructional administrators on dual enrollment, as well as making full- and part-time faculty teaching assignments.
- Responsible for monitoring the work loads of faculty, including both their teaching and non-teaching duties.
- Responsible for problem solving issues that were unable to be resolved at a lower level. These would include the supervisory step in the employee grievance procedure and the Dean level step in student concern matters.
- Develops articulation agreements and monitors changing transferability of courses and programs within the division.
- Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Education, Certification, Licensure:
Master’s degree in related field required (Math/Sciences/education/administration), doctorate preferred.
Experience:
- 3+ years of leadership experience required.
- Previous teaching and/or administrative experience at the college level required.
- Experience with general education programming required.
- Experience working with computer software (i.e. MS Office, Excel, and performance and learning management database applications) required.
- Experience with regional accreditation required.
- Experience and commitment to online learning preferred.
- Program development experience preferred.
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders preferred.
- Community college experience preferred.
Supplemental Information
- Broad knowledge of disciplines and programs, issues, trends, theories, and research represented in the Division.
- Understanding of and sensitivity to faculty, staff, and students from diverse populations.
- Effective leadership skills and abilities to marshal resources in the accomplishment of unit goals and objectives.
- Ability to think critically, use sound judgment, and problem-solve.
- Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required documentation and reports.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate, orally and in written form, with various constituencies from diverse backgrounds including students, faculty, administrators, business and industry representatives, and community members. The incumbent is also required to handle all situations in a tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
- Organizational and time management skills to manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in communications and records as delineated by applicable law and College policy.
- Ability to properly delegate duties and provide appropriate expectations in a clear manner.
- Collaborate with members of the division and other divisions within academics and across the College.
- Ability to advocate for all programs within the Division.
