Position Summary:

The Dean of Science and Humanities will plan, organize, implement, and evaluate division goals and activities. As part of the administrative staff of the College, the Dean reports directly to the Provost and provides leadership to the faculty and staff in the Division of Science and Humanities. The Dean oversees the development, implementation, and review of the assigned programs and promotes excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an abiding commitment to the mission, vision, and goals of SEARK College.
• Create a safe, bias-free working environment, which engenders respect for differences.
• Provides leadership and direction to instructional and program staff, faculty, and adjunct faculty in developing and sustaining programs within assigned College-wide programs and services.
• Directs and coordinates activities of assigned faculty and staff.
• Mentors, motivates, evaluates, and advocates for faculty and staff within the assigned disciplines and programs.
• Provides leadership to the Colleges Prison Education Program and supervises the programs director.
• Ensures courses are scheduled appropriately to support face-to-face and online options for full-time and part-time students at the main campus and to meet the needs of students in the Prison Education Program.
• Monitors the performance of assigned faculty and staff.
• Represent the division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; and provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Plan and coordinate course schedules in response to the needs of students and within the Colleges enrollment targets; manage enrollment to maximize use of faculty loads, operating budgets, and space resources.
• Ensures the assessment of program student learning outcomes in accordance with the Colleges policies and practices.
• Supervises the division budget by approving and /or prioritizing all requisitions and travel requests of division members. Makes annual budget request through Provost for the division.
• Provides direction for the development, implementation, and review of the curriculum, both new and existing, as well as new initiatives and programs.
• Oversees the classes and schedule, including approval, deletion, modification, and the addition of classes, and leads the development of a data-informed and student-centered master schedule to ensure clear pathways for student completion are available and employers' needs are met.
• Develops goals and objectives for the programs within the area of assignment and work with others in setting goals. Participates in creating and implementing accountability systems to ensure program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures are met, including the generation of revenue through grants and continuing education opportunities.
• Seeks continuous improvement of programs and courses through programmatic input and feedback, curricular revision, and assessment to ensure relevance and currency of programs.
• Assists in resolving issues involving faculty and staff, grades, grade grievances, student integrity, dishonesty, rigor, and other matters. Intervenes with student, staff, and faculty safety issues.
• Maintains an inventory of division/program equipment and supplies.
• Supervises faculty, clerical personnel, and student workers assigned to the division and provides guidance as needed.
• Monitors instruction, conducts performance appraisals, and assist with developing a professional improvement plan for division/program members when needed.
• Coordinates activities sponsored by the division/program.
• Provides input to the Provost on any long-range and strategic planning activities.
• Coordinates with Marketing and Communications staff to develop and implement a marketing strategy for the Division.
• Coordinates and documents required program approval and/or accreditation activities.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Collaborates in developing policies, practices, processes, and programs for the College.
• Communicates policies, standards, and expectations to assigned faculty and staff, and holds employees accountable.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other College employees and the public using the principles of good customer service.
• Actively serves on a variety of internal and external task forces, committees, and work groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a discipline represented with the division or in higher education, educational leadership, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three years of college teaching experience or leadership experience in academic administration required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technology skills appropriate to the successful completion of the duties and responsibilities of the position, including the ability to navigate web-based software applications and use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint effectively.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years supervisory and administrative experience in higher education.
• Experience as a community college faculty member.
• Experience with budget management.

Application Procedures: All candidates must apply online. Click Apply for Job to complete the online application. Interested individuals should submit a completed Southeast Arkansas College Employment Application, current resume, college transcripts, and provide name, address, and phone number of three (3) professional references. Applicants must attach all their documents to the application prior to submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Required Applicant Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial College Transcripts (Official transcripts are required upon an offer of employment.)