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Dean of Academic Affairs –Health Sciences and Nursing

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as the Dean of Academic Affairs in Health Sciences and Nursing Division. This individual will serve under the supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and will be responsible for the supervision of quality programs in Nursing and Health Sciences. This individual will also be responsible for meeting the objectives of Columbus Technical College (CTC) and promoting instructional programs to public and private entities. In addition, the Dean will review and approve all requests for materials and supplies; evaluate faculty credentials; prepare program specifications; prepare and manage the Division’s annual budget; represent the Division at various internal and external meetings; and supervise subordinate employees. This position is full-time/exempt.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinates and supervises curriculum development for instructional programs.
  • Monitors and evaluates instructional activities of students each academic term.
  • Oversees the employment of adjunct instructors and provide appropriate training, along with current instructional material, to the newly hired instructors. 
  • Evaluates faculty credentials for compliance with SACSCOC guidelines and recommends approval of credentials to the VPAA.
  • Evaluates instructional programs to insure that they meet TCSG standards and industry needs.
  • Attends and coordinates advisory committee meetings each semester for all instructional programs.
  • Organizes teaching assignments each academic term with teaching loads as determined by College policy.
  • Assigns and prioritizes instructor schedules according employee’s skill levels and instructing loads.
  • Conducts classroom observations and provides feedback to instructors.
  • Evaluates College policies, procedures, and processes and recommends changes to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  • Reviews and approves work schedules and request for leave, training, and travel for all instructors.
  • Approves critical hire requests; responsible for disciplinary issues; acts as reviewing manager for performance plans and evaluations.
  • Maintains accurate records and statistical information of instructional programs
  • Actively participates in conferences, inter-agency councils and other activities. Provides feedback from meetings attended to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and faculty, as appropriate, in a thorough and timely manner.
  • Clearly defines divisional goals to the faculty at the beginning of each performance period.
  • Communicates regularly with faculty on progress toward defined goals, provides specific feedback, and initiates corrective action if needed. 
  • Evaluates instructors at scheduled intervals; obtains and considers all relevant information in evaluations.
  • Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provides training and development opportunities as appropriate.
  • Accepts direction and feedback from the Vice President for Academic Affairs and follows through appropriately.
  • Advises the Vice President for Academic Affairs regarding the budgeting and expenditure of funds required to implement, maintain, and monitor activities related to instructional programs.
  • Maintains knowledge of current policies, procedures, laws, trends, and developments of managed instructional programs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or related field from a regionally accredited college or university
  • At least three years of full-time paid employment within the past seven years.
  • Three years of employment must have been as a full-time instructor.
  • Documented experience in program, curriculum development, instructional methodology, planning, evaluation, budgeting, supervision and management.
  • Demonstrated skills in training and/or personnel development
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Must possess and maintain the appropriate professional credentials required for or related to the field or position. 

Salary/Benefits
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline
Applications accepted through August 27, 2019. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online at: https://www.easyhrweb.com/JC_Columbus/JobListings/JobListings.aspx and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **