Associate Dean – Health and Natural Sciences

5 months ago


Memphis, United States Southwest Tennessee Community College Full time

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team

Title: Associate Dean – Health and Natural Sciences

Employee Classification:  Faculty

Institution:  Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Health and Natural Sciences

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time, fiscal year faculty appointment with management and supervisory responsibilities as the Associate Dean of Health and Natural Sciences.

The Associate Dean provides leadership, management, planning, and advocacy for faculty, assists in program review and preparedness for accreditation and meeting local and national accreditation standards. This position reports to the Dean of Health and Natural Sciences.

Job Duties

Teaches a course in program area Provide leadership to the division of Health and Natural Sciences ​  Develops and maintains relationships with external stakeholders to foster external partnerships for clinical education. Works with external stakeholders to build programs lead to sustainable careers​  Works to improve access to health and science programs within the college  Participates as an active member of division advisory committees ​ Assists division program compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies for program reviews and academic audits Assists division in maintaining compliance with SACSCOC standards and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies related to academic affairs Analyzes assessment and outcome data to drive decision making  Collaborates with other departments as needed for optimal program delivery Models and supports the innovative use of technology. Resolves student, faculty, and staff problems to the extent possible Promotes professional development of all division members ​  Conducts evaluations of faculty and staff within department as assigned Assist in managing program schedules and faculty load assignments ​ Attends program/department, division and college meetings and functions (. convocations, graduations)

Minimum 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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