Dean of STEM

Dean of STEM
Lowell, MA; Bedford, MA;

Full-time Staff – Mar 09, '23

About Middlesex Community College:
Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Please apply directly to this position via Middlesex Community College's Employment Opportunities webpage: https://middlesex.interviewexchange.com

Job Description:
Title: Dean of STEM

Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)

Department: Academic Affairs - STEM

Reports to: Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Date: March 9, 2023

General Summary: Middlesex Community College's STEM division is home to dynamic and innovative programs, including the Commonwealth's largest biotechnology program at a community college. The Dean of STEM is responsible for providing academic leadership and administrative oversight for the STEM Division at Middlesex Community College. This position requires a creative and knowledgeable individual with a positive approach to provide management for the science, technology, engineering, and math areas, and support the college's strategic initiatives. The Dean of STEM is accountable for team performance and supports managers in their roles to meet College and divisional goals. The Dean carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Middlesex Community College's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; creating an environment which supports innovative teaching and learning; appraising performance and implementing improvement plans when necessary; resolving problems and concerns presented by faculty and students. The individual who serves in this position is equity-minded and committed to expansive excellence, inclusion, diversity, equity, and continuous professional improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures the integrity, excellence, and ongoing development of the academic programs and disciplines within the division while responding to workforce needs. Departments within the division include Science, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Provides leadership and oversight for planning, assessment, development, and administration of the personnel, curriculum, programs, operations, facilities, and equipment within the division.
Provides leadership, encouragement, and supervision to the STEM Department Chairs to ensure the development and implementation of institutional and divisional initiatives and policies.
Ensures the integration/coordination of programs and initiatives within the division.
Promotes and maintains responsive community relations. Represents the division and college in external activities and initiatives.
Collaborates with the college's Office of Career-Integrated Learning, specifically the Learn & Earn experiences in STEM programs.
Manages the Colleges STEM Starter Academy
Functions as part of the Provost's leadership team, serving on appropriate working groups and councils.
Establishes, maintains, and monitors policies that provide for optimal educational practices in the division.
Provides oversight of articulation agreements to ensure appropriate educational and career pathways for programs within the division.
Develops and manages grants to support activities in the division.
Collaborates with personnel from other departments and Academic Divisions to ensure effective program implementation.
Resolves student and faculty issues; collaborates with others as necessary to achieve resolution. Oversees all faculty and student grievance procedures and insures adherence to college affirmative action and Title IX policies.
Promotes expansive excellence for diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Administers specific components of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including reviewing the workload for full-time faculty, evaluating faculty and department chairs, making recommendations for contract renewal, promotion, tenure, and sabbatical requests. Addresses employee relations issues through consultation with Human Resources while ensuring alignment with collective bargaining agreements and personnel handbooks.
Determines priorities for budgetary expenditures; Develops, plans, and manages the budget to ensure the acquisition of necessary equipment and supplies for classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional settings, monitors budgets and electronically approves purchase requests.
Executes the academic vision of the Provost by developing and implementing college and divisional activities consistent with the college's mission and strategic direction.
Develops schedules for all classes offered in the STEM area.
Coordinates searches for full-time faculty and staff positions.
Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in STEM discipline.
Successful teaching experience in a STEM discipline.
Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the college with a strong understanding and respect for the goals of college activities.
Leadership, planning, management, organizational and supervisory skills.
Ability to think strategically and develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, and goals for the college.
Ability to recognize college-wide priorities and work cooperatively and collaboratively to support their accomplishment.
Financial management and negotiation skills.
Ability to market programs and ideas; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish positive public relations, and to work collaboratively with people to set and achieve common goals.
Experience in curriculum development.
Ability to interpret other legal and administrative requirements related to the division.
Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral Degree preferred.
Understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education.
Knowledge of cultural competency skills framework.

Additional Information:
Salary Range: $110,000-$120,000 actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location: Lowell and Bedford Campus, as needed

Hours: 37.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire. This position will be eligible for a maximum of two days of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy.

Expected Start Date: May/June 2023

Application Deadline: April 14, 2023

Application Instructions:

Please apply directly to this position via Middlesex Community College's Employment Opportunities webpage: https://middlesex.interviewexchange.com

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Candidates for employment should be aware that all Middlesex Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process. Please review the College's COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees for more information.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.