Associate Dean of Information Technology

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is committed to our employees and is pleased to offer challenging and fulfilling careers, as well as an excellent benefits package. As part of FSCJ's overall total compensation, employee benefits are offered to provide you with health and welfare coverage promoting good health and well-being, a retirement pension and financial protection in the case of death or disability.

CAMPUS/CENTER LOCATION: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTER (ATC)

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: JANUARY 1, 2024

REVIEW DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2023

SALARY: $64,500.00 - $77,000.00 - ENTRY SALARY RANGE

FLSA: EXEMPT

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Associate Dean, Information Technology advances the instructional programs, curricula, and courses of study in Computer Systems Networking, Computer Information Technology, IT Security, and Data Science Technology programs at the Bachelor of Applied Science, Associate in Science, and certificate level. Ensures an academic environment which fosters positive attitudes, recognition, responsibility, creativity, and opportunities for personal and professional growth among faculty in IT. Serves as the College-wide administrative leader for Computer Systems Networking, Computer Information Technology, IT Security, and Data Science Technology programs.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads program and course evaluation initiatives college-wide and recommends improvements and enhancements for consistency and quality of programs and courses. Supports faculty in the development of new and revised curriculum.

Researches, analyzes, and reports data regarding student needs, interests and profiles; analyzes changing student needs and initiates program revisions to respond to changing needs.

Reviews and evaluates student retention and effectiveness of Bachelor’s programs, Associate’s programs, and certificate level programs in Information Technology: Computer Systems Networking, Computer Information Technology, IT Security, and Data Science Technology.

Assists in the selection, hiring, terminating, supervision and evaluation of faculty; interviews and recommends selection and certification of adjunct faculty; conducts regular classroom observations of faculty; coordinates cross-campus teaching assignments.

Manages the applicable provisions of the negotiated faculty collective bargaining agreement.

Approves, prioritizes, and monitors resource allocation of instructional and administrative materials, equipment, and furnishings.

Facilitates the establishment of partnerships with business and industry regionally and nationally. Serves as the lead facilitator for applicable Business and Industry Leadership Teams (BILT)

Coordinates, with the assistance of other CTE deans and instructional program managers, College wide course offerings, assigned locations, and delivery methods for courses offered in applicable IT program areas.

Represents the College and IT area in meetings and committees; meets with a variety of College task forces, teams and committees; meets with committees and councils, as directed, to participate in college-wide planning, implementation, evaluation of programs and policies.

Assists and advises students regarding program of study and course selection, and addresses student complaints or concerns with instruction or faculty.

At a minimum, the selected candidate must have a Master of Science or Master of Art degree with the focus on technology education from a regionally accredited institution; supplemented by three (3) years in higher education administrative and/or teaching experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution, supplemented by five (5) years in higher education administrative and/or teaching experience. Evidence of demonstrated leadership is required. Additionally, the preffered candidate will have a Ph.D. from a regionally accredited college or university in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science, or Technology Education with at least three (3) years in higher education administration and/or teaching.

We value our employees. Employees are treated as individuals and empowered to do their best. Our greatest strength lies in the skill, judgement and talent of our employees. We recognize that our success is related directly to the dedication and performance of our employees. We value integrity, excellence in teaching and learning, a culture of honesty and trust, creativity and a respect for diversity. We believe in the potential of people who are inspired, engaged and work together for common goals & objectives. To that end we strive to attract, develop and retain the talented people necessary to deliver the highest quality service to our students and community. It is our focus to support a diverse workforce within an inclusive work environment. In return, we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, job/skill training, and company-sponsored social events.

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Accessible: Classes are offered at convenient locations throughout Duval County and Nassau County and globally through online classes. View our locations.

Affordable: FSCJ ranks among the top 50 most affordable public, four-year institutions in the nation. Plus, we provide many financial aid and scholarship opportunities for our students.

Diverse: We have students from more than 154 countries and students range in age from 12 to 106 years old.

Highly Ranked: FSCJ ranks 11th in the nation in grand total (4,548), and in all disciplines granted among public, four-year colleges and universities granting associate degrees. (Community College Week)

For 2021 and 2022 Florida State College at Jacksonville was selected as a Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (MPPWCC) award winner. We are honored to be recognized for our best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

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