POSITION: Dean of Science and Mathematics– Full-Time – Lufkin

EMPLOYMENT DATE: Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

· Education: Masters degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

· Experience:

o At least 5 years of teaching experience in a Science or Math area.

o Experience in budget development, administration, and curriculum development.

· Certification or Licensure: None

· Training or Technical Skills:

o Expertise in assessment and continuous improvement; online and hybrid instruction;

o Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population; and

o Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Doctorate in science, mathematics, education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.

· Community College experience is strongly preferred, especially teaching, and/or program leadership.

Special Demands:

· Physical Demands

o The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

o While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

· Work Environment

o The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

o The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Dean of Science and Math is responsible for leadership, supervision, and evaluation of all School programs, personnel, and services offered on-campus and through distance learning modalities. The responsibilities also include implementing college policy, planning, budget development, and management for on-campus and off-campus expenses. This position must implement the current editions of the Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual published by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an abiding commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college;
• Implement and manage assessment protocols to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of academic programs, and take appropriate actions based on data and best practices;
• Develop and maintain research-based expertise on the delivery of science and math courses in condensed terms and work with faculty to implement findings and continuously improve instructional design and delivery;
• In collaboration with faculty, develop and implement a professional development plan for each full-time and part-time instructor;
• Research, and propose new academic programs;
• Ensure information about the School of Science and Math in official publications, including the College Catalog and Class Schedule, is accurate, relevant, and updated appropriately;
• Ensure personnel needs in the School are met through accurate and appropriate announcements of and search processes for faculty and staff positions;
• Participate in unit planning incorporating compliance with relevant local, regional, and federal regulations to promote continuous improvement;
• Encourage data-supported budget decisions to accomplish unit goals;
• Coordinate School activities related to faculty/staff changes and additions; coordinate the budget process and purchase of supplies and equipment; promote faculty development; schedule classes for each semester, and provide/facilitate/schedule appropriate advising for students;
• Supervise faculty and staff and evaluate performance; take appropriate, timely actions, as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to recommend curriculum changes to upgrade content and to provide relevant freshmen and sophomore courses in all degrees;
• Promote continuous improvement of instruction within the School;
• Coordinate educational offerings with high schools, other colleges, and universities;
• Communicate needs for learning support services to student services and other appropriate offices;
• Maintain communication with universities to enhance transfer of students;
• Field and process inquiries, complaints, and grievances from students, faculty, parents, and public/private school personnel;
• Serve the institution through participation on campus committees;
• Support the School of Science and Math events by attendance;
• Participate in annual professional development to enhance knowledge and skills to support of position and college mission; and
• May teach course load of 1-2 courses in each semester, and may request to teach additional courses in the summer.

CONTRACT & SALARY:

$90,000 per year, in addition to excellent employee benefits. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for the successful candidate.

SCHEDULE:

A completed application form, cover letter, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply. Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the position.

Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, and serving twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.

Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised.

Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Lufkin, TX 75901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person