Associate Dean – Health and Natural Sciences

1 day ago


Memphis, Tennessee, United States Southwest Tennessee Community College Full time

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access institution with a strong commitment to student success and community engagement. We are seeking a highly qualified Associate Dean to join our Health and Natural Sciences division.

The Associate Dean will provide leadership and management for the division, overseeing faculty and staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic programs. This is a full-time, fiscal year faculty appointment with management and supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teach a course in program area
  • Provide leadership to the division of Health and Natural Sciences
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to foster external partnerships for clinical education
  • Work with external stakeholders to build programs leading to sustainable careers
  • Work to improve access to health and science programs within the college
  • Participate as an active member of division advisory committees
  • Assist division program compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies for program reviews and academic audits
  • Assist division in maintaining compliance with SACSCOC standards and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies related to academic affairs
  • Analyze assessment and outcome data to drive decision making
  • Collaborate with other departments as needed for optimal program delivery
  • Model and support the innovative use of technology
  • Resolve student, faculty, and staff problems to the extent possible
  • Promote professional development of all division members
  • Conduct evaluations of faculty and staff within department as assigned
  • Assist in managing program schedules and faculty load assignments
  • Attend program/department, division and college meetings and functions
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of program accreditation standards and processes
  • Master's degree in a discipline or related area within the division
  • Three years teaching experience in higher education in one of the academic disciplines within the division
  • Demonstrated leadership (department chair, coordinator, college committee chair)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous leadership/management in higher education
  • Terminal degree in discipline
  • Leadership in accreditation acquisition/maintenance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time
  • Ability to analyze data in evaluation of curriculum outcomes
  • Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and build effective teams
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Teaching and facilitation skills
  • Sense of inquiry that promotes currency and adaptation

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.



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