Apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lowercolumbia/jobs/4667432/dean-of-instruction-business-math-science?visitor=fee43cf6-8ad1-4cf3-bc57-c579dca8d405&session=e7bedf28-215d-4f94-8253-d8c368778407{rel="nofollow"} At a Glance! The Dean of Instruction - Business, Math, & Science supports the college mission, vision, values, strategic plan and initiatives by providing leadership and oversight of faculty, staff and resources as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team. The Dean of Instruction supervises division staff and faculty and administers in instructional programs in the following areas: Math (MATH), Natural Science (ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, ENGR, ERSI, GEOL, HLTH, OCEA, NUTR, PHYS, PHED), and Accounting, Business, and IT (ACCT, BTEC, BUS, IT, CS).   We are looking for a passionate and thoughtful leader that is committed to student success and has an appreciation of shared governance to join our team! The successful applicant will be highly motivated with a collaborative spirit, be creative, possess strong communication skills, and embody the core values of LCC. The instruction division consists of faculty, staff and administration who are enthusiastic, hard-working, collaborative, innovative, and supportive. The environment is fast paced, team-oriented, and adaptive to the ever-evolving field of academic leadership.     LCC has a strong commitment to making diversity, equity and inclusion a core component of initiatives, program operations, and professional development. We believe diversity enriches the educational experience for all students, faculty, and staff. The instruction division is committed creating an environment for both our employees & students that model behaviors and attitudes of respect, dignity, openness, and acceptance.   The Dean of Instruction position is 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  This position may be hybrid - the Dean can split time between being on campus and has some flexibility to work remotely. This position is exempt under FLSA and reports to the Vice President of Instruction. The tentative start date is January 2025.  Check us out on Facebook{rel="nofollow"} and Instagram{rel="nofollow"}!  *   *

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

Personnel:

• Supervise and evaluate personnel, including faculty, staff, and student workers in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in the recruiting, hiring, and orienting of staff and faculty in areas of responsibility.
• Chair tenure track faculty committees.
• Maintain compliance with faculty and classified employee union contracts.

Curriculum and Instruction:

• In conjunction with department chairs and faculty, oversee course scheduling and planning for assigned instructional areas; finalize faculty workloads.
• Monitor and respond to course enrollment and enrollment trends.
• Collaborate with faculty to plan, develop, support, and implement curriculum and instructional activities, including assessment.
• Provide curricular oversight of the assigned areas of responsibility.

Budget and resources:

Manage financial resources by providing oversight of budget expenditures in assigned areas.

Oversee grants associated with areas of responsibility, ensuring appropriate expenditures, compliance and documentation.

Participate in budget development and mainte