Dean of the School of STEM-Transfer - Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY
About the Job
Dean of the School of STEM-Transfer
Salary: $80,000
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community's college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a full-time Dean in the School of STEM-Transfer. The Dean is responsible for setting the standard for intellectual engagement, academic integrity, and accomplishment by providing strategic vision for and operational leadership of the academic center. They will provide strategic, innovative, and visionary leadership in development of the Schools' Strategic Plan in support of the College's Strategic Plan. The Dean will also provide inclusive and collegial leadership supporting innovation and change in support of the College's Strategic Plan. They will evaluate and respond to the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Promotes an environment supportive of the College mission and vision and participates in the development and implementation of College policies, procedures, and guidelines;
- Ensures academic and pedagogical quality of the School's programs;
- Consults with the Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs regarding staffing needs and hiring. Collaborates in the design of recruitment activities to attract qualified full-time and part-time staff;
- Oversees and performs full and part-time faculty evaluations;
- Promotes excellence in faculty and staff teaching, service, professional growth and development;
- Oversees the mediation process for faculty and student issues, grievances, and appeals where necessary;
- Responsible for ensuring completion of all assessment projects including analysis of data and application of analysis to improve learning and teaching in coordination with Academic Assessment. Oversees the development and assessment of student learning outcomes and directs program review in accordance with the accrediting agency's guidelines;
- Coordinates faculty advising within the School including advising schedules, planning, and serving as the School's liaison