Dean of Arts and Sciences jobs in Charlotte, NC

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree
• Three years of community college teaching experience in a health science discipline
• Experience with third party accreditation processes

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Personnel Management
• Program Management
• Budget Management
• Classroom Instruction
• Student Services
• Divisional Administration
• Availability to travel between SCC locations and overnight as necessary.
• Ensure out-of-state students are contacted via email or postal mail with information related to program compliance with licensure requirements in their state of residence as required by the U.S. Department of Education.

OTHER DUTIES

• Supervise divisional programs and faculty and assist and advise the Associate Vice President to ensure instructional excellence
• Coordinate all divisional schedules
• In coordination with the Associate Vice President, approve travel, leave requests, equipment, supplies and materials
• Evaluate direct reports yearly in coordination with the Associate Vice President and serve as an endorser for other divisional faculty members
• Work with program heads to ensure that programs and courses are up to date, abreast of technology, and in compliance with state and national accreditation standards
• Supervise, assist and support full-time and part-time faculty
• Encourage division personnel to enhance their skills by attending Professional Development
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies utilized by each curriculum
• Provide supervision to Program Heads for maintenance/safety of equipment and labs
• Recruit, interview and recommend the appointment of faculty, full-time and adjunct, to the Associate Vice President and provide appropriate orientation
• Submit all hiring documents and verification of credentials for all divisional faculty when applicable
• Assist divisional faculty in course planning, instructional delivery, and classroom management
• Oversee teaching schedules for divisional faculty within workload policy guidelines
• Supervise and evaluate the operation of all classes and divisional faculty in accordance with policy, including classroom observations when necessary
• Resolve student grievances with instructors and classroom management, when justified
• Facilitate the communication of divisional, departmental and/or college information to division faculty, both full-time and adjuncts, via meetings, emails, etc., as needed
• Advocate for and motivate divisional faculty
• Communicate faculty and program needs to the Associate Vice President
• Encourage sound educational practices and student engagement
• Manage and resolve any conflict within the division
• Create and monitor employee Performance improvement plans (PIP’s) when needed

• Review, evaluate, and assess departmental goals, annual plans, student learning outcomes, and course offerings periodically, facilitating innovation in curricular and instructional development in keeping with the mission and vision of the College
• Recommend appropriate revisions to the program of study, course objectives, and other departmental program information to the Associate Vice President
• Ensure each departmental program is in full compliance with the requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards stipulated by NCCCS, SACSCOC and any other third-party accreditation bodies
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with those agencies and other organizations within the community which are pertinent to the departmental programs and prospective graduates
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President to conduct advisory committee meetings, maintain minutes of the meetings and follow through on recommendations

• Recommend departmental needs for personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and other resources during the annual planning process to the Associate Vice President
• Alongside the Associate Vice President, coordinate the requisition of resources and services, including equipment and supplies, facilities, and other materials required for the effective delivery of instruction
• Verify and submit travel requests and reimbursements of faculty for approval to the Associate Vice President
• Assist the Associate Vice President in managing the divisional budget, regularly monitoring the status of expenditures and implementing inventory control methods

• Teach all assigned courses (up to 6 contact hours per semester)
• As needed, teach courses online, on-campus or off-site
• Teach an Academic Success course as needed
• Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate and timely feedback
• Maintain regular, appropriate and professional communication with students
• Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
• Ensure cleanliness and preparedness of instructional areas and laboratories
• Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
• Coordinate the evaluation of and acquisition of instructional materials, audiovisual aids, support and equipment needs
• Develop and distribute course syllabi according to the established template and guidelines, providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations, evaluation criteria, and access to student services
• Prepare and submit instructional records in a timely manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data

• Maintain appropriate accessibility to students, including a minimum of five office hours a week
• Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College
• Advocate for students

• Prepare and submit reports and other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness, and completeness of all data
• Support program heads in the timely submission of required reports
• Remain current in academic discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities, including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as approved
• Assist program heads with program and curriculum reviews and updates
• Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as assigned
• Participate in campus activities
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and instructional meetings, and other announced co-curricular activities of the College
• Maintain regular, professional communication within the college and with community partners
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations and meet the needs of the discipline, department, division and College
• Support all functions of the College, including compliance with all facets of College policies
• Monitor syllabi and online course structure from all courses and assist with updates as needed

• Canvas
• Colleague/Datatel
• Dropout Detective
• Self-Service
• New Employee On boarding
• Google Docs
• Zoom
• Microsoft Office
• I.E. Processes
• School Dude

• Informer
• eProcurement