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Lone Star College

Dean, Instruction - Creative Arts and Education

Lone Star College, Conroe, Texas, United States, 77303


Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Working under the leadership of the Vice-Presidents of Instruction, the Dean, Instruction are the principal academic and budgetary officers for their respective divisions within Lone Star College. Instructional Deans are empowered with the authority necessary to provide positive leadership regarding academic personnel, curricular, and budgetary decisions that further the academic, programmatic, and scholarly mission of the institution in its service to the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Leads instructional areas through planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.

Ensures that the division offers programs that allow for student success.

Coordinates and maintains long-range academic plan for the division with appropriate LSC leadership.

Guides the division in keeping up-to-date on the latest trends in instructional methods.

Regularly analyzes and provides evaluation of instructional area.

Develops and implements faculty and staff professional growth plans.

Develops budget recommendations and manages budget allocations.

Develops innovative and entrepreneurial partnerships.

Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong leadership abilities.

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong abilities in curriculum and program development.

Expertise in adult learning methodologies.

Ability to function/lead a collaborative work team.

Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals.

Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile.

WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree and at least 7 years of related work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral degree.

Higher Education teaching experience.

Experience with curriculum and educational program development.

Experience with program accreditation.

Salary

Hiring salary range is $103,314.00 - $118,811.00.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance.

Special Instructions

Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of the page.

If you are applying for an Instructional position, please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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