Assistant Academic Dean CTE

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Is Accepting Applications For The Following Position

Assistant Academic Dean

Career & Technical Education

Campus: Moore County, Smyrna, or McMinnville

Position number: B99566

Salary: $63,791 to $66,791

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function

Supports the Academic Dean in providing leadership and administrative coordination for academic programs within assigned disciplines across all campuses. Assists with curriculum oversight, faculty support, accreditation efforts, and strategic planning to ensure high-quality instruction and continuous improvement in alignment with institutional goals and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Distilled Spirits, Culinary, Hospitality Management, or Business Administration (MBA). Two (2) years of administrative experience and one (1) year of full-time post-secondary teaching experience, or the equivalent, are required. Candidates must be able to be credentialed in one of the assigned disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree earned from a regionally accredited institution; Three (3) years administrative experience; Two (2) years of experience full time post-secondary teaching or equivalent. Familiarity with curriculum development, assessment processes, and accreditation standards. Must be able to be credentialed in one of the assigned disciplines, with preference given to Hospitality Management or Distilled Spirits, or alternatively in another assigned discipline such as Culinary, Business, Mechatronics, Economics, Computer Science, Medical Office, Engineering, Finance, Management, or Accounting.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the Academic Dean with the oversight and coordination of academic programs in assigned disciplines, including curriculum review and revision, course scheduling, and program evaluation.
• Support the development and implementation of strategies to improve student performance and program outcomes across all campuses.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure academic programs meet state, regional, and institutional standards, including SACSCOC and programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Participate in the development of annual plans and long-range strategies aligned with the institution’s strategic plan and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) initiatives.
• Aid in the identification and integration of emerging instructional technologies and pedagogical innovations.
• Support faculty recruitment, credentialing, onboarding, professional development, and performance evaluation processes.
• Coordinate activities related to program development, program learning outcomes, programmatic assessment, data collection, and reporting for institutional effectiveness and compliance.
• Serve as a resource for faculty and students by interpreting and enforcing academic policies and procedures; assist with student complaints and grade appeals.
• Represent the academic division on internal committees and at external meetings, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Academic Dean.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of higher education higher statutes, policies and practices
• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to students, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge and understanding of accreditation processes in higher education including SACSCOC
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators across disciplines and campuses.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
• Ability to lead assigned units or departments and foster teamwork among diverse disciplines, departments, and units
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, and community partners
  
  

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application, transcripts and resume online with application submission.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone (931) 393-1544, TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail: jobs@mscc.edu

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.