Assistant Dean of Materials Science & Engineering Technologies

L6a/17/6:001

Full-time Continuing

Dean, School of Engineering Technologies

The individual will be responsible for daily operation, organization, administration, general effectiveness, and supervision of materials science and engineering technology programs, including but not limited to ABET accredited programs, as well as future program planning, development, and accreditation processes.

12-month

37.5 hours per week

*Developed supervisory and leadership skills. (Minimum)
*Excellent oral and written communication skills. (Minimum)
*Ability to develop and implement teaching strategies that meet the educational needs of a diverse student body. (Minimum)
*Sensitivity to expectations of students, faculty, staff, and advisory committee members. (Minimum)
*Must possess a valid driver’s license. (Minimum)
*Commitment to and knowledge of vocational and technical education. (Minimum)

*Masters degree in an engineering discipline or related field. (Minimum)
*Doctoral degree in engineering, education, or related field. (Desired)

*Three (3) years teaching experience at the undergraduate level. (Minimum)
*Knowledge of and participation in ABET accreditation processes. (Minimum)
*Experience with curriculum development. (Minimum)
*Experience with course level, program level, and institution-wide assessment practices. (Minimum)
*Three (3) years related experience working within an engineering discipline. (Desired)
*Faculty evaluation experience. (Desired)
*Involvement with diverse instructional models, such as distance learning, hybrid offerings, and/or weekend instructional offerings. (Desired)
*Substantive experience in grant writing and management. (Desired)

Essential:
-Serve as cost center administrator for division.
-Provide leadership to division faculty on instructional and assessment matters.
-Coordinate with faculty and the Dean on the annual assessment and review of curricular offerings within the assistant dean’s purview.
-Collaborate with faculty and interfacing departments on materials for program reviews, the program accreditation processes as well as all future re-accreditation processes.
-Serve as the cost center administrator for the division.
-Develop and administer the division operating and capital equipment budgets, with input from faculty, tool room attendants, administrative support staff, and other members of the School leadership team.
-Assist with recruitment and retention efforts that support engineering technology disciplines, including but not limited to pre-college programs, high school and CTC visits, School tours, open house, and coordinating other on-campus events.
-Oversee all aspects of new student matriculation within the division, including orientation programming and monitoring incoming student schedules.
-Explore, develop and direct the articulation process with appropriate institutions.
-Supervise and/or evaluate appropriate faculty and staff in accordance with the faculty evaluation plan.
-Assume responsibility for division personnel issues and decisions after consultation with the Dean and/or Human Resources.
-Lead the search process to recruit and retain new full-time and part-time faculty, as well as appropriate staff positions.
-Provide leadership to the faculty in the development, implementation, and ongoing revisions of a formal and systematic learning assessment plan and reporting system.
-In coordination with department heads and/or lead faculty, oversee development of program master schedules and faculty schedules that comply with the PCEA Agreement.
-Become familiar with the College Education Association agreement and assure school compliance with all parameters.
-Oversee development, administration, and monitoring of curricula in accordance with ABET standards and the mission of the College.
-Mentor and be a resource for faculty and staff in the performance of their duties.
-Coordinate and lead program advisory committee, faculty, and staff meetings.
-Investigate, recommend, and lead new accreditation efforts for existing and/or new unaccredited programs.
-Prepare and administer proposals for additional funding and/or equipment sources.
-Resolve student issues/problems, under his/her supervision, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
-Review/process academic paperwork related to, but not limited to, curriculum changes, grade changes, pre/co-requisite waivers, external course transfers, drop/adds, course substitutions, transfer credit, and other student transactions.
-Assure accurate and timely preparation and documentation of catalog revisions.
-Coordinate, through department heads, academic probation and advising processes and recommend solutions.
-Recommend to the Dean and the VPAA/Provost the development, implementation, continuance, revision, or phase-out of academic programs.
-Supervise division facilities, equipment, and inventory; recommend changes/upgrades; monitor utilization and development as required.
-Establish and facilitate business/industry/other education contacts associated with the instructional process.
-Coordinate with Institutional Advancement on grants and/or donations, including development of specifications, aiding with donor recognition, facilitating the purchasing process, and appropriate project closeout.
-In coordination with the faculty, department heads and/or lead faculty, and Dean, develop and implement the division-wide strategic plan, including program-level plans, if necessary.
-Assist the Dean in the development and administration of the School’s strategic plan.
-Supervise the division marketing and social media activities in coordination with the Public.
-Coordinate the off-campus project processes.

*N/A

*None

*Full and part-time faculty within the following academic departments:
-Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology
-Civil Engineering Technology and Surveying
-Welding and Metal Fabrication Engineering Technology
-Automated Manufacturing & Machining
*Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic
*Toolroom Attendants, Welding
*Toolroom Attendants, Machine Shop

*College-wide

*Must be willing to work hours beyond the normal College workday to meet the needs of the position.
*State Police, Child Line, and FBI fingerprint clearances under the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) required before employment can begin.
*Background check will be required on selected candidate.

6a

APT

Exempt

-Possess interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public. (Essential)
-Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. (Essential)
-Be sensitive to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff and administrators. (Essential)
-Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to any and all information as a direct or indirect result of job responsibilities/job functions. (Essential)
-Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner and maintain the standard of care that is appropriate for this position. (Essential)
-Perform other appropriate job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. (Marginal)
-Employees who provide student instruction will develop and maintain proficiency in the effective pedagogical use of current and future instructional technologies, including but not limited to learning management systems, media, instructional software, and connectivity devices. As such, are required to use the following elements of the Learning Management System (LMS): Upload all syllabi, timely use of the grade feature, and collection of digital student work and distribution of digital course materials.

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

School of Engineering Technologies

01138

1

09/09/2020

Yes

Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Administrative, Professional and Technical Staff Salary System.

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January 04, 2021

If you wish to apply for this position, you must submit all application material through the College’s on-line recruiting website at www.pct.edu/jobs.

For further information on this position, call 570-327-4770.

Administrative, Professional and Technical Staff

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