Lone Star College - University Park
Dean - Instruction (#9423) UP
Job Functions:
Leads instructional areas in division through planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Fosters a culture of continuous performance improvement and feedback to ensure curriculum integrity, to address program weaknesses, and to build on program strengths.
Engages stakeholders to maintain a long-range plan that will take the division 3-5 years into the future including rollout, budget, staff development, and succession planning plus community awareness.
Coordinates the long-range academic plan for the division with appropriate curriculum committees, Deans, Instructional Vice Presidents, and other college and system leadership.
Guides the division in keeping up-to-date on the latest trends in instructional methods, technology, and effective pedagogies for learning and ensures that these trends are built into the long-range plan for the division.
Builds processes in the division and collaborates with other divisions, VPIs, and System-wide deans to ensure schedules are developed to meet student needs, class loads are efficiently distributed, and registration to final grade delivery is seamless.
Develops and implements faculty and staff professional growth plans that leverage employee talent to achieve college and system goals. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and retention of qualified faculty and staff with attention to diversity.
Maintains the human aspects of the division including resolving personnel issues, resolving student issues, developing channels of communication, developing a culture of success, and fostering a culture of evidence.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree and at least 3 years of teaching experience at post-secondary level
Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience
How to Apply:
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