Dean, STEM Division

Job Description

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES AN OPENING IN THE STEM DIVISION

POSITION: Dean, STEM Division

Description of Duties: As the academic leader of the STEM Division, the Dean recruits, recommends, schedules, supports, and evaluates full-time Faculty who instruct in transfer programs such as Engineering, Biology, Earth & Environmental Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Aviation. Manage staff that support the Division. Report directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Collaborate with the Program Coordinators to recommend Adjunct Faculty appointments. Manage and evaluate Professional and Classified staff assigned to the STEM Division. Recommend/allocate resources as budget manager. Develop and forward the annual budget for review and approval. Evaluate changes in curriculum and program development as presented by Faculty. Collaborate with Faculty, other Divisions, and other institutions to maintain quality programs across various modalities. Support Faculty who teach zero-level coursework. Represent the Division by serving on various Campus committees, as well as on applicable statewide and local committees focused on STEM related programs. Foster new and creative ideas, collaborative learning, innovative pedagogy and Faculty development in a positive, community environment within the scope of the College’s mission. Cultivate a student-friendly environment and assist in resolving student issues and providing advisement assistance. Support retention efforts within the Division and the Campus. Teach three (3) credit hours annually. Develop and maintain close collaborative relationships with two (2) and four (4) year education institutions. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a STEM related field as compared to the disciplines offered within the Division. Three (3) years experience teaching at the college level in a related field or three (3) years combined college teaching experience in a related field and administrative experience. Experience in preparing annual departmental budgets. Ability to interpret College’s policies and procedures. Demonstrated clear and concise oral/written communication and conflict resolution skills. Ability to develop a professional educational environment at the higher education level. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Work is mostly sedentary, but physical mobility sufficient to traverse the campus, lift light weights and operate computers is required.

Desired Qualifications: Doctorate Degree in a STEM related field as compared to the disciplines offered within the Division. Three (3) years experience teaching at a community college or three (3) years combined community college teaching experience and higher education administration experience. Demonstrated knowledge of instructional design for various delivery systems and experience with assessment of campus and online instruction. Experience in strategic planning/implementation on a departmental or divisional level. Demonstrated collaborative efforts between education and/or community entities.

Application Deadline: June 17, 2025 - Salary is commensurate with education and experience

Please submit application materials as requested. The original signed Rose State College application form and unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received by this office for formal consideration; however, should an offer of employment be extended, official transcripts are required.

Candidate selected will serve a probationary period. All finalists may be subject to a background check and/or drug test. (POSTED ON May 20, 2025)

Must be eligible to work in the United States

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in

the application process will be provided upon written request.

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