What are the responsibilities and job description for the Divisional Dean of Arts & Sciences position at Texas Southmost College?
Job Summary
The Dean of Arts and Sciences has primary responsibility for the supervision, direction, coordination and evaluation of all academic and technical programs, personnel, and other areas designated by the Vice President of Instruction. The Dean of Arts and Sciences provides leadership in the ongoing development of an innovative and current curriculum that prepares students for transfer and career opportunities; fostering collaboration across disciplines to promote faculty partnerships and deep learning through learning communities, service and cooperative learning and other proven pedagogical strategies.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Plans, administers, supervises, and evaluates the Division of Arts & Sciences programs and course offerings. Provides leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for credit, and technical programs offered within the Division of Arts & Sciences. Develops and implements new programs and courses within the Division of Arts & Sciences in response to the needs of the community. Functions as the instructional leader for the Division of Arts & Sciences in the development, assessment, and revision of curricula, program outcomes, and student learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty. Interacts with community groups, local school districts, business and industry regarding their specific training needs. Assists in the development and the writing of proposals. Provides recommendations to the Vice President for Instruction for the employment, assignment, evaluation and professional development of all full-time and adjunct faculty within the Division of Arts & Sciences. Verifies and approves faculty credentials within the Division of Arts & Sciences in collaboration with the Vice President. Participates in faculty and committee activities. Reviews, maintains and evaluates the divisional budget and directs, in collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction appropriation of funds and expenditures relating to programs and courses within the Division of Arts & Sciences. Develops, implements, monitors and revises policies and procedures relating to the Division of Arts & Sciences in collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction. Leads the process for systematic program review and evaluation as per the model adopted by the College for the Division of Arts & Sciences. Participates in the development of outcomes, monitors assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assists in the development of plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes. Develops and maintains positive partnerships with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ), the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce boards, local economic development agencies, program advisory committees, business and industry, school districts, and other governmental, community and educational institutions. Develops marketing and promotional strategies for programs and courses within the Division of Arts & Sciences, in collaboration with the College’s Office of Marketing and Communications. Works with faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with College policies and procedures. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite. Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines. Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers. Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College ( TSC ). Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan. Participates in all commencement ceremonies. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The Dean of Arts and Sciences has primary responsibility for the supervision, direction, coordination and evaluation of all academic and technical programs, personnel, and other areas designated by the Vice President of Instruction. The Dean of Arts and Sciences provides leadership in the ongoing development of an innovative and current curriculum that prepares students for transfer and career opportunities; fostering collaboration across disciplines to promote faculty partnerships and deep learning through learning communities, service and cooperative learning and other proven pedagogical strategies.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Plans, administers, supervises, and evaluates the Division of Arts & Sciences programs and course offerings. Provides leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for credit, and technical programs offered within the Division of Arts & Sciences. Develops and implements new programs and courses within the Division of Arts & Sciences in response to the needs of the community. Functions as the instructional leader for the Division of Arts & Sciences in the development, assessment, and revision of curricula, program outcomes, and student learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty. Interacts with community groups, local school districts, business and industry regarding their specific training needs. Assists in the development and the writing of proposals. Provides recommendations to the Vice President for Instruction for the employment, assignment, evaluation and professional development of all full-time and adjunct faculty within the Division of Arts & Sciences. Verifies and approves faculty credentials within the Division of Arts & Sciences in collaboration with the Vice President. Participates in faculty and committee activities. Reviews, maintains and evaluates the divisional budget and directs, in collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction appropriation of funds and expenditures relating to programs and courses within the Division of Arts & Sciences. Develops, implements, monitors and revises policies and procedures relating to the Division of Arts & Sciences in collaboration with the Vice President of Instruction. Leads the process for systematic program review and evaluation as per the model adopted by the College for the Division of Arts & Sciences. Participates in the development of outcomes, monitors assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assists in the development of plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes. Develops and maintains positive partnerships with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board ( THECB ), the Texas Workforce Commission, local workforce boards, local economic development agencies, program advisory committees, business and industry, school districts, and other governmental, community and educational institutions. Develops marketing and promotional strategies for programs and courses within the Division of Arts & Sciences, in collaboration with the College’s Office of Marketing and Communications. Works with faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with College policies and procedures. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite. Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines. Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers. Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College ( TSC ). Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College’s Strategic Plan. Participates in all commencement ceremonies. Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events. Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.