Assistant Dean of Health Sciences
ACCS
Full-time
On-site
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States
$88,531 - $131,266 USD yearly
Position Summary
This position is not eligible for tenure/non-probational status.
Provides leadership for developing and managing high-quality health studies programs that align with workforce needs and the College's mission. This role oversees program planning, curriculum development, compliance, and resource management while fostering industry partnership and driving student needs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises the day-to-day operation of the health sciences programs and personnel.
- In conjunction with the Dean of Academic Affairs, ensures SACSCOC compliance and specialty accreditation compliance of all programs/services in departments/office in assigned area of responsibility.
- Responsible for administrative oversight to ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory rules established by state licensing agencies.
- In consultation with the Dean of Academic Affairs, oversees and participates in the improvement of instruction processes for full and part-time health sciences faculty.
- Reviews proposed health programs’ class schedules and teaching loads to ensure student centered schedules for day, night, and online students.
- Assists the health science program directors in recruiting and recommending adjunct faculty and temporary, part-time faculty for health sciences programs.
- Recommends faculty and staff assignments.
- Participates in the college-wide planning process and institutional effectiveness of the College.
- Assists with accreditation and certification processes.
- In cooperation with the Director of Institutional Research conducts annual program review activities for health programs.
- Supervises the planning, budgeting, and expenditures of funds allocated for the health sciences division.
- Supervises and evaluates health sciences program faculty in the performance of their duties.
- Recommends curriculum for new/additional courses/programs to be offered.
- Coordinates curriculum development by health sciences faculty to respond to student and regional workforce and community needs, including establishment and assessment of learning outcomes at the course and programmatic level.
- Works with health sciences faculty to integrate emerging technologies and innovation trends into the curriculum.
- Builds and maintains strong partnerships with local healthcare facilities and workforce development agencies.
- Assists in the promotion and marketing of the college image and health sciences instructional programs in the college service area and regionally.
- Provides assistance with distance learning activities as they relate to health sciences programs.
- Assists in student recruitment including career fairs, college fairs, and community events.
- Coordinates retention and advising efforts with students within the health sciences division.
- Responds to health sciences student concerns and inquires.
- Strengthens relationships with strategic college partners such as admissions, student services, and financial aid.
- Oversees the maintenance of inventory records of all equipment assigned to the respective health sciences departments and periodically reconcile the records with the Business Office.
- Supervises funds allocated for travel within the health sciences departments.
- Acts as liaison between the health sciences programs and appropriate administrators to ensure that policies and procedures are followed.
- Ensures compliance with College, ACCS, and board policies.
- Serves on college-wide committee as required.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in an allied health field from an accredited institution, required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in an allied health field, required.
- Three years of leadership experience, required.
- Experience working in higher education, preferred.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
A complete application packet consists of the following:
- a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,
- a current resume, and
- postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution’s name, college degree, and degree date.
Applications should be received by no later than Friday, January 24, 2025.
Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule C1 ($88,531 - $131,266).IMPORTANT –PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICY 204.01:
Contract of Employment: Pursuant to the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees’ Policy 204.01 and the Chancellor’s Procedures for Policy 204.01, effective July 1, 2024, executive and administrative management personnel employed on Salary Schedule B or C and who are employed in positions titled as a Deputy, Chief, Dean, Assistant or Associate Dean, Executive Director or Director, shall enter into an employment contract with the College’s President per terms and conditions established by the Alabama Community College System. Such positions are not eligible for non-probationary or tenure status. Applicants who choose not to sign a contract of employment are not eligible to be hired or placed into the subject positions.
Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279
Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.