Assistant Academic Dean- Physical Sciences
Blinn College
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2. Assist with the interview process, along with the Dean and search committee.
3. Assist and support new faculty hires in obtaining all required credentialing documents prior to start date; work with HR regarding ensuring receipt of proper employment and hiring documentation.
4. Evaluate full-time and part-time faculty in conjunction with the Academic Dean and Department Heads.
5. Actively participate in meetings, committee assignments, and initiatives to meet College goals
6. Monitor Division’s annual budgets.
7. Collaborate with dean, curriculum resource team (CRT), and other stakeholders to develop new or to improve current programs; when necessary work with Dean, Department Head, CRT and administrative staff to develop plans for degree program phase-out
8. Mediate student conflicts and prepare appropriate forms
9. Maintain appropriate documentation for the instructional division
10. Assist in preparation of semester schedules
11. Oversee faculty absence and substitution reports
12. Support faculty professional development requirements
13. Provide guidance and progressive discipline when needed and develop performance improvement plans when necessary.
14. Visit instructors’ classes including off-site locations, as needed.
15. Assist the Dean in regular Division meetings
16. Assist the Dean and Department Heads in maintaining classroom equipment within the Division
17. Assist the Dean in collection of information needed for division’s annual plans and program review.
18. Assist the Dean and work with Department Heads in grade change process, class add/drops, cancellation of classes, and student follow-up/tracking, as required
19. Administer with the Dean, Department Head, and Academic Affairs support staff online and Quality Matters approval and re-approval process
20. Facilitate a reliable assessment procedure for the division and ensure decisions are implemented, complied, and disseminated
21. Work with Dean, Academic Affairs, and IRE staff in maintaining appropriate division record keeping for SACSCOC reporting
22. Monitor dual-credit classes as applicable
23. Assist with recruitment of faculty and students
24. Accept other duties as assigned Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be a current full time faculty member at Blinn College
Master’s degree with academic credentials in at least one of the assigned supervising areas (Chemistry, Geology, or Physics) from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in higher education. Note: Exceptional circumstances of a full-time current faculty member with part-time teaching experiences totaling 3-5 years or more will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects.
Strong commitment to innovative teaching, active learning, and the use of technology to support the delivery of instruction in all modalities.
Capacity to assess community/student needs and develop responsive programs.
Ability to listen, understand, and respond positively to requests and concerns from employees, students, regulatory agencies, and members of the academic community.
Capability to create a team–oriented climate and build/maintain relationships with compassion and sensitivity – while demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude.
Ability to interact effectively as a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with others to present information to faculty, academic/campus leaders, and public groups. Foster a collegial work environment and work effectively with a diverse community.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Windows software, integrated software systems and related instructional technology.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to safeguard sensitive and/or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosures.
Ability to travel on a regular basis to all Blinn campuses (Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, and Sealy) Preferred Experience and Training Diverse teaching experiences in higher education.
Experience in strategic planning, program and/or curriculum design and development, budget planning, or faculty selection and development.
Proven leadership, supervisory and managerial abilities in previous positions and an understanding and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) policies governing colleges and of federal and state laws affecting community colleges, including experience with institutional accreditation processes and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC).
Experience in developing and enhancing faculty skills through effective evaluation. Physical Requirements Ability to travel between campuses, as needed. Required Degree, License or Certifications As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty. Special Notes To Applicants Must be a current full-time faculty member at Blinn College.
This is a 12 month faculty position. Position’s campus location depends on departmental organizational layout. Employee will have course reassign time as specified by their instructional dean. This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage’s can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/. Leave time includes 96 hours vacation, 40 hours discretionary and 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year) Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12603 Supplemental Questions
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Position Information Requisition Number 2025045F Position Title Assistant Academic Dean- Physical Sciences Salary Range Per faculty salary schedule - DOQ DBM Rating n/a Job Type Full Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 10/20/2025 Campus Brenham, Bryan, Schulenburg, Sealy, RELLIS, Distance Education Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours Position Summary Information Objective Serves as the district Assistant Academic Dean for the Physical Sciences, including Chemistry, Geology, and Physics, for all Blinn Campuses (Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, Sealy, and Distance Education) and provides assistance and leadership to the Academic Dean in developing and maintaining curriculum and programs that respond to service area needs. Additionally, promotes activities, strategies, and processes that prepare students for success while meeting the requirements of all internal and external accreditation entities. Helps lead the instructional areas within their division in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Essential Duties 1. Ensure that faculty members follow College’s policies and procedures.2. Assist with the interview process, along with the Dean and search committee.
3. Assist and support new faculty hires in obtaining all required credentialing documents prior to start date; work with HR regarding ensuring receipt of proper employment and hiring documentation.
4. Evaluate full-time and part-time faculty in conjunction with the Academic Dean and Department Heads.
5. Actively participate in meetings, committee assignments, and initiatives to meet College goals
6. Monitor Division’s annual budgets.
7. Collaborate with dean, curriculum resource team (CRT), and other stakeholders to develop new or to improve current programs; when necessary work with Dean, Department Head, CRT and administrative staff to develop plans for degree program phase-out
8. Mediate student conflicts and prepare appropriate forms
9. Maintain appropriate documentation for the instructional division
10. Assist in preparation of semester schedules
11. Oversee faculty absence and substitution reports
12. Support faculty professional development requirements
13. Provide guidance and progressive discipline when needed and develop performance improvement plans when necessary.
14. Visit instructors’ classes including off-site locations, as needed.
15. Assist the Dean in regular Division meetings
16. Assist the Dean and Department Heads in maintaining classroom equipment within the Division
17. Assist the Dean in collection of information needed for division’s annual plans and program review.
18. Assist the Dean and work with Department Heads in grade change process, class add/drops, cancellation of classes, and student follow-up/tracking, as required
19. Administer with the Dean, Department Head, and Academic Affairs support staff online and Quality Matters approval and re-approval process
20. Facilitate a reliable assessment procedure for the division and ensure decisions are implemented, complied, and disseminated
21. Work with Dean, Academic Affairs, and IRE staff in maintaining appropriate division record keeping for SACSCOC reporting
22. Monitor dual-credit classes as applicable
23. Assist with recruitment of faculty and students
24. Accept other duties as assigned Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be a current full time faculty member at Blinn College
Master’s degree with academic credentials in at least one of the assigned supervising areas (Chemistry, Geology, or Physics) from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three years of full-time teaching experience in higher education. Note: Exceptional circumstances of a full-time current faculty member with part-time teaching experiences totaling 3-5 years or more will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects.
Strong commitment to innovative teaching, active learning, and the use of technology to support the delivery of instruction in all modalities.
Capacity to assess community/student needs and develop responsive programs.
Ability to listen, understand, and respond positively to requests and concerns from employees, students, regulatory agencies, and members of the academic community.
Capability to create a team–oriented climate and build/maintain relationships with compassion and sensitivity – while demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude.
Ability to interact effectively as a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with others to present information to faculty, academic/campus leaders, and public groups. Foster a collegial work environment and work effectively with a diverse community.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Windows software, integrated software systems and related instructional technology.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to safeguard sensitive and/or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosures.
Ability to travel on a regular basis to all Blinn campuses (Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Schulenburg, and Sealy) Preferred Experience and Training Diverse teaching experiences in higher education.
Experience in strategic planning, program and/or curriculum design and development, budget planning, or faculty selection and development.
Proven leadership, supervisory and managerial abilities in previous positions and an understanding and commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.
Knowledge of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) policies governing colleges and of federal and state laws affecting community colleges, including experience with institutional accreditation processes and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC).
Experience in developing and enhancing faculty skills through effective evaluation. Physical Requirements Ability to travel between campuses, as needed. Required Degree, License or Certifications As required by THECB and SACSCOC specifications for faculty. Special Notes To Applicants Must be a current full-time faculty member at Blinn College.
This is a 12 month faculty position. Position’s campus location depends on departmental organizational layout. Employee will have course reassign time as specified by their instructional dean. This is a 12 month, benefits eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage’s can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/. Leave time includes 96 hours vacation, 40 hours discretionary and 16 hours personal each year and 8 hours sick each month. Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, thanksgiving and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year) Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12603 Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently a full-time faculty member at Blinn College? Yes No * How many years experience do you have at the college and/or university level? 0 to 2 3 to 5 6 to 8 greater than 8 * The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require that all faculty have "at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Masters degree or higher. Please list the graduate course number, the course title and the credit hours that make up your 18 graduate hours in your teaching field. (NOTE: Education courses do not satisfy this requirement.).(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching experience including courses taught and modality (online-face-to-face, hybrid).(Open Ended Question)
* In the past 5 years, what is your experience with recruiting and selecting faculty? Please include both part-time and full-time faculty in your answer.(Open Ended Question)
* Explain your experience with verifying faculty credentials in the past 5 years. How would you accomplish this task?(Open Ended Question)
* What is your experience with developing, mentoring, and evaluating faculty?(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with strategic planning, program design, and curriculum development in the past 5 years.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in course scheduling and faculty assignments in the past 5 years.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with developing and managing budgets.(Open Ended Question)
* Provide information on your experience in resolving student's problems. Also provide an example of how you resolved a student's problem in the past.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe any programs or initiatives you have implemented to enhance quality and student success.(Open Ended Question)
* Discuss your experience teaching, developing, and reviewing online and blended courses.(Open Ended Question)
* Give some examples of when you demonstrated visionary leadership.(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.(Open Ended Question)
* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * If selected for the position, I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Division Dean original, official documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Optional Documents Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Curriculum Vitae Other Document 1 Other Document 2 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)
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