Instructional Dean - Health Science

Position Summary:

The Dean of Health Sciences provides academic leadership and administrative support to the division’s faculty and staff. Some of the departments within the Health Sciences division include Nursing, Radiologic Science, Surgical Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Physical Therapist Assistant and others.


Position Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for employees by exhibiting exemplary work habits, fiscal responsibility and personal professional development.
• Contributes to the development of institutional goals, policies and direction as related to instruction.
• Oversees staffing, evaluating, budgeting, course scheduling, and daily functioning of the division.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the faculty and administration.
• Is responsible for continuous quality improvement and institutional effectiveness of division programs and departments.
• Work with the continuing education (CE) coordinator within the division to oversee and develop continuing education offerings related to the division.
• Ensures compliance with regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and other agencies as required, such as the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with health care partners, community organizations, and educational institutions, in addition to internal Kilgore College personnel.
• Proactively promotes innovative partnerships to meet workforce and transfer needs.
• Travels to various campuses and additional locations to ensure and oversee academic operations and functions.
• Responds to and resolves academic faculty/student problems and concerns.
• Collaborates with program directors and the college grants manager in actively pursuing and managing grants and other forms of financial assistance that help fund Health Science programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree that aligns with an area of the division.
• A minimum of three (3) years full time teaching in a related discipline or the equivalent part-time teaching in a related discipline.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressive leadership experience in higher education
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have a broad understanding of academic and workforce education.
• Be able to work with little supervision and to work professionally and courteously with a diverse student and employee population.

• Doctorate Preferred
• Full-time community college teaching experience
• Experience with continuing education and workforce programs in the state of Texas
• Demonstrated collaborative efforts between education and/or industry/community entities.

• 30-35 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office, classroom and training lab environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:
 

• Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Benefits and Perks:
 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents. 
• Compensation for this 12-month position is commensurate with experience.

Disclaimer:
 

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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