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Dean of Science and Technology
Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Dean of Science and Technology
Role Title
12 month - Admin - Asst Prof
Role Code
01124-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
297FA024
Agency
Germanna Community College
Agency/Division
Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location
Fredericksburg - 630
Hiring Range
$106,562-$133,203; plus full state benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Or as scheduled
Friday: 8:00am-12:00pm
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College is currently seeking a Dean of Science and Technology. The dean is a leader and champion in the areas of assessment, accreditation, and curricular and teaching innovation. The dean reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development in support of the goals and mission of the college. This 12-month administrative faculty position recruits, recommends for hiring and manages full and part-time faculty with duties such as completing classroom observations for evaluation, overseeing strategic planning documentation, serving as the primary contact for credit instruction with the adjunct workforce, and assisting with day-to-day issues that support instruction. This position works collaboratively with teaching faculty to assure the highest level of quality and student success.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Germanna Community College is currently seeking a Dean of Science and Technology. The dean is a leader and champion in the areas of assessment, accreditation, and curricular and teaching innovation. The dean reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development in support of the goals and mission of the college. This 12-month administrative faculty position recruits, recommends for hiring and manages full and part-time faculty with duties such as completing classroom observations for evaluation, overseeing strategic planning documentation, serving as the primary contact for credit instruction with the adjunct workforce, and assisting with day-to-day issues that support instruction. This position works collaboratively with teaching faculty to assure the highest level of quality and student success.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for reviewing credentials and salary placement.
- Monitoring the scheduling process and assisting with college wide events such as adjunct convocation and student awards ceremony.
- Leads the creation, maintenance, revision, or deletion of curriculum, courses, sequences of courses and programs of study offered by or within the College in the Arts and Sciences area and collaborates with the Dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development in relevant areas.
- Manages all activities related to that curriculum (including periodic assessments, required reporting, state and other agency approval processes, and accreditation/licensure requirements). · Works in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and the academic administration assistants to monitor and assist with the scheduling process to meet student and program needs, efficiencies, and effectiveness of course scheduling, and assignment of faculty in classrooms and scheduling courses that balance seats with student demand.
- Provides leadership for the disciplines offering credit and non-credit courses in the division as well as the department chairs: Math, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Geology, Physics, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
Employees must be able to work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members with a commitment to diversity as a learning outcome to be culturally respectful, professionally competent, and civically responsible.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society. An EEO/AA Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Germanna is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Germanna is a federal contractor requesting priority referrals of protected veterans for our job opportunities.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email at cgodwin@germanna.edu
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catra Godwin by phone at 540-423-9056 or by email at cgodwin@germanna.edu
If you would like to see a copy of our Affirmative Action Plan please contact Barbara Hall by phone at 540-834-1067 or by email bhall@germanna.edu.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- An earned doctorate degree in higher education and at least a masters in a discipline housed in Arts and Sciences or doctorate in a related Arts and Sciences discipline from a regionally accredited university.
- Demonstrated understanding of education programs and academic assessment at the college level.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence.
- Demonstrated love for ALL students.
- Demonstrated success in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging activities.
- Demonstrated exceptional communication including the ability to converse and correspond clearly and effectively in verbal, written or electronic form.
- Ability to work with and meet deadlines and multitask effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Ability to critically analyze and ameliorate student success inequities.
- Ability to manage administrative assistants and associate dean.
- Demonstrated experience in new program development and program review.
- Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining partnerships with four-year institutions for transfer.
- Ability to identify and coordinate grant resources to support program development and special projects.
- Understanding of scheduling efficiencies.
- Ability to provide leadership oversight for faculty mentoring.
- Ability to collaborate with Student Affairs on student success strategies and student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, knowledge of academic policy and procedure, problem solving.
- Demonstrated experience in remote and online learning.
- Demonstrated classroom excellence at the college level.
- Experience with or willingness to learn Artificial Intelligence tools.
- Demonstrates commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity.
- Knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Additional Considerations
- A doctorate in a discipline within the School of STEM, higher education or related field.
- Community college teaching experience.
- Progressive and extensive experience in building collaborative relationships with four-year colleges and universities, high schools as well as employer partners.
- Progressive experience in college administration at the community college level.
- Current experience in designing transfer programs that promote student access and success through stackable academic pathways.
- Experience in faculty development.
- Experience with curriculum design and instructional methods in varying delivery modes (virtual, hybrid and in person).
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Travel to different campuses may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1209P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/22/2024
Job Close Date
03/21/2024
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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