| Posting Number: |
FT0600936 |
| Job Title: |
Dean of Instruction - Sciences |
| Employee Group: |
Administrator |
| Job Category: |
Administrator |
| Job Summary: |
Reporting to the Vice President of
Instruction provides divisional leadership that supports the vision,
mission and strategic goals of the College. Responsible for the
development, implementation, evaluation and management of assigned
instructional programs, division services, budget and division
employees. Provides leadership in curriculum, educational assessment,
strategic planning and budgeting. Employs enrollment management and
retention strategies. Fosters collaborative working relationships with
internal and external counterparts to communicate and coordinate
strategies that support College and instructional goals; to assess and
resolve academic issues; and to promote programs and services.
Includes life sciences (anatomy/physiology, biology, microbiology,
fisheries and natural resources) and physical sciences (chemistry,
geology, physics/astronomy and sustainability, health and safety
sciences). |
| Minimum Qualifications: |
- Master’s degree (or higher) in an area discipline or a related discipline (See Job Summary for a list of related disciplines.)
- Five years of related teaching experience in one or more of the unit disciplines
- Two years of instructional administrative experience
At the college’s discretion, additional education/experience may
be substituted for experience/education on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s
community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to
promoting access and diversity
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| Additional Requirements: |
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| Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): |
- Knowledge of instructional program planning and management
- Knowledge of curriculum development and evaluation, accreditation
standards, assessment processes, advising, and transfer/articulation
- Knowledge of policies, trends and issues in higher education
- Demonstrated success at leading change
- Skills in building community/workforce education programs and collaborative community partnerships
- Skills in student retention and enrollment management strategies
- High performance through creativity, positive spirit, and multi-tasking
- Strategic thinking and change management
- Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and make decisions
- Strong organizational, communication, human resource and interpersonal skills, with a team-based approach to leadership
- Knowledge of institutional budgeting processes and forecasting
- Skills in motivating, training and developing a high performing staff
- Skills in building collaboration and sustaining productive and respectful working relationships, both internally and externally
- Ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- High personal integrity and sound professional ethics
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including mediation and public speaking skills
- Computer proficiency to effectively communicate, gather data and generate reports
- Knowledge of and commitment to the use of information technology to support and enhance programs
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| Desired Qualifications: |
- Community college teaching experience
- Proven experience with modern discipline pedagogies
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| Responsibilities/Duties: |
Position Specific Duties
- Provides leadership in curriculum design, instructional
delivery, accreditation, and assessment activities in accordance with
the MHCC Educational Assessment Plan.
Applies/adopts best practices to promote effective teaching and
learning strategies. Employs appropriate enrollment management and
retention strategies.
- Directs the quarterly/annual class scheduling and faculty
assignments in consultation with faculty members within each assigned
discipline and coordinates schedules with other areas of the College,
which may include facilities, equipment, and contracts for internal and
external user groups. Oversees maintenance of accurate catalog
information, degree worksheets, advising materials and division content
on the mhcc.edu website.
- Manages full-time and part-time faculty workloads for compliance
with district policies and collective bargaining agreements. Maintains
confidentiality of student records, grievance records, personnel files,
and other sensitive information.
- Promptly investigates and resolves problems, complaints, and
grievances. Serves as a liaison between assigned programs that include
students, staff, faculty, and administration. Functions as an active,
supportive, and confidential member of the Executive Committee and as a
communication link to faculty.
- Promotes course and /or program articulation and transfer by
involvement in high schools, and local, regional and state initiatives
on education improvement.
- Establishes and maintains FTE targets
and effectively allocates staff and budget resources. Assists in the
development of marketing strategies leading to program recognition and
growth.
- Directs the preparation of capital equipment requests. Supervises
expenditures of capital equipment funds within College practices,
policies, and procedures.
- Develops processes and systems that enhance instruction. Serves as
the liaison to other divisions and departments of the College relating
to academic programs, physical assets, and facilities. Establishes
division/department/discipline committees, and in collaboration with
faculty, appoints membership to committees.
- Facilitates the preparation of short-and long-term
division/department/discipline plans in support of the College goals and
objectives. Communicates College activities, plans, decisions and
events to division faculty, staff, advisory committees and students.
General Duties
- Provides strategic, innovative leadership in the design,
implementation and continuous improvement of the division and related
programs and services. Responsible for division alignment with College
strategic initiatives and facilitates the preparation of short- and
long-term plans in support of College mission, vision and goals.
- Responsible for division budget(s) development and management.
Prepares, monitors, controls and ensures spending within the budget
allocation. Develops cost estimates for future division needs.
- Responsible for training, personal and professional development,
encouragement and motivation of employees, both direct and indirect
reports, to enhance individual skills, promote professional growth and
maximize staff performance. Fosters an environment that encourages and
supports teamwork. Models and maintains high performance standards and
performance expectations.
- Responsible for employee supervision and accountability, both
direct and indirect reports, including recruitment, selection,
orientation, scheduling, evaluation, coaching, rewards/recognition, and
discipline.
- Ensures division employees provide excellent customer service and
a welcoming, supportive, and respectful work environment. Investigates
and resolves requests and concerns.
- Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships
with internal employees. Actively participates on and/or leads various
College committees, meetings, and workgroups.
- Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships
with business and industry partners, agencies, community organizations
and/or education institutions. Serves as College representative on
various statewide, local and College committees and attends events as
appropriate.
- Ensures division compliance with applicable federal, state, and
local regulations, accrediting commissions, licensing requirements, and
with administrative regulations, Board policies and collective
bargaining agreements as appropriate. Applies the College’s
interpretation of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Promotes strategic and/or improved services for students,
employees and the community. Utilizes existing technology to maximize
efficiency and advocates for the continuing expansion of division
technology within fiscal constraints.
- Attends training sessions and participates in professional training opportunities.
- Dedicated to, and promotes, diversity in staffing, curriculum, programs and services.
- Ensures and promotes health and safety in the workplace.
- Maintains the confidentially of information.
Additional Duties
- Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center or other setting as appropriate.
- Assists with resource development in collaboration with College Advancement and/or other partners.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
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| Full-Time/Part-Time: |
Full-Time |
| Funding: |
District Funded |
| Salary Type: |
Annual |
| Department: |
Sciences |
| Hiring Range: |
See Additional Posting Information |
| Location: |
Gresham campus |
| Work Schedule: |
Works assigned schedule, and exhibits
regular and predictable attendance. As necessary to meet workload
demands, works outside of typical schedule including evening/weekend
hours. |
| Job Closing Date: |
02/10/2013 |
| Open Until Filled: |
No |
| Screening Date: |
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| Working Conditions: |
Works assigned schedule, and exhibits
regular and predictable attendance. As necessary to meet workload
demands, works outside of typical schedule including evening/weekend
hours. Work may require travel to off-campus locations |
| Additional Posting Information: |
Please note: this is initially a
self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be
lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated
requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of
the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be
considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying
questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further
consideration if you do not meet these requirements.
The hiring range for this position is $72,961 to $103,283 based on
factors such as education and experience. To view the full salary range
for this position, click here. Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or
certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of
the qualifications for the position.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to
support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must
already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by
submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter
from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a
non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans
must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter
from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in
the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be
provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy
in the document upload area of the application in the section marked
“veterans’ preference document,” or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human
Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do
not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans’
Administration Office.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
To apply for this position you must
submit a complete on-line application and all required documents (see
list of required and optional documents at bottom of posting). Please
be sure that education and work history are completely detailed in the
application. Your cover letter (if required) should address how you meet
the qualifications for this position. Your resume and/or cover
letter do not substitute for the application. Incomplete applications
will not be forwarded to the screening committee. Note: Additional
materials will not be considered. We do not accept or read letters of
recommendation.
- When you apply for the position, you will get to the document
upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your
documents. Instructions will also be found there.
MHCC only accepts applications through this
online application system. For assistance with this, please call
503-491-7612 or email hr@mhcc.edu.
Optional & Required Documents
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