Dean of Arts & Sciences

Provides instruction, outreach, and other professional contributions aligned with the mission and strategic goals of the College and the Academic Affairs Unit. Develops, implements, and maintains currency of courses, programs, and curricula in assigned program/discipline. Creates an innovative and engaging learning environment.

1. Designs and delivers effective instruction as assigned through traditional, online, and hybrid formats, using course outlines approved by the College Curriculum Committee. 2. In collaboration with departmental colleagues, designs/selects and implements appropriate assessment of student learning at the course and program level. 3. Assists department chair in developing academic class schedules and department budget, when appropriate. 4. In collaboration with department chair, selects and orders course textbooks in a timely fashion. 5. Advises students within academic discipline (or closely related field) and holds posted office hours, as required by the faculty contract. 6. Submits contract, grades, and other required paperwork within prescribed timelines. 7. Contributes to the Colleges governance by serving on instructional committees, task forces, or other College-wide workgroups and attends departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings. 8. Recommends equipment and software needs to Instructional Division Dean. 9. Develops and maintains relationships with appropriate strategic internal and external constituencies (e.g., area high schools, community agencies, advisory committees, professional organizations, industry partners, Testing & Tutoring Services, International Students office, etc.). 10. Collaborates with instructional administration in conducting program/discipline area reviews and other continuous improvement activities in teaching and learning, including periodic curriculum reviews. 11. Effectively integrates the use of instructional technology in instruction, when appropriate. 12. Remains current in the discipline taught as well as in current trends in teaching methodologies for their specific discipline. 13. Participates in graduation exercises. 14. Contributes to decision-making in a productive manner. 15. Participates, as requested by instructional administration, in the interviewing and selection process for full-time faculty. 16. Maintains the highest ethical standards in relationships with constituencies, research activities, and business dealings with and on behalf of the College, per College policy. 17. Performs other duties as assigned

Masters degree in biology or a Masters degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biology; Ph.D. in biology or related disclipline preferred. Teaching experience required; community college teaching experience preferred. A strong candidate would be able to teach courses in Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology, as well as Biology for Nonmajors.

OTHER HIGHLY DESIRED QUALITIES:

Teaching experience with a broad array of student populations preferred. Curriculum development and program oversight experience desired. Commitment to the value of diversity and the free and open exchange of ideas; technically competent particularly in the area of instructional technology; ability to design and implement effective assessment strategies for measuring student learning; knowledgeable and committed to the mission and purposes of community colleges.

To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predicable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!

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Official transcripts required upon hire.

Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position.

Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.