McDowell Technical Community College Looking for Associate Dean of Business, Arts and Sciences Full Time

Application and directions available at www.mcdowelltech.edu/jobs/

Location
MTCC is located in Marion, N.C., a small, pleasant town at
the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains with the tagline, “Where Main Street Meets the Mountains.” Just off Interstate 40, Marion is located
approximately 35 miles east of Asheville in McDowell County.

The College
Our Vision at MTCC is to learn
and grow while focusing on individuals, our community, and our institution. In our recently-launched Vision 2025 Plan, we established a
new set of College Value statements that guide our employees’ work:

We are Caring and
Supportive of all.

We are Reliable and Available when needed.

We are
Sincere in our Commitment.

We are Amazing.

Institutional Goals—All
employees play a role in our collective work to make measurable progress by the end of 2025 towards each goal.

Goal 1:
Access—We will expand learning opportunities and remove barriers to enrollment.

Goal 2: Retention and Progression—We will
enhance student support with holistic, wrap-around student services and decrease barriers to persistence.

Goal 3:
Quality—We will improve quality through intentional partnerships and finding equitable solutions to enhance the learning
environment.

Goal 4: Success– We will increase opportunities for student success and transitions to further education or
employment.

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree is required, with a minimum of five years working experience
in classroom education or a combination of experience in a teaching and learning environment. Prior experience in leadership roles is
preferred. Must be able to utilize appropriate business software, including word processing, spreadsheet and database. Must be proficient
with Microsoft and other applicable computer programs. Must possess confidence to deal with visitors, instructors, staff and students
effectively through excellent communication skills. Must be a team-player and be able to multi-task. Must be able to maintain confidential
information.

To apply: visit www.mcdowelltech.edu/jobs/ for an MTCC application and instructions.

The Associate Dean of Business,
Arts and Sciences is responsible for ensuring the delivery of College Transfer, General Education, and Business Technology
curriculum programs and courses. Responsibilities include dual enrollment that falls within cooperative innovative high schools and Career
& College Promise programs, work-based learning, and apprenticeships. The position provides direct supervision for department chairs and
lead faculty to support the College mission and the Vision 2025 Strategic
Plan .

The Associate Dean helps ensure that quality support is provided for faculty and staff by leading strategic
efforts to provide quality learning opportunities for students. The Associate Dean provides leadership, serves as a member of the leadership
team to motivate others, and facilitates change while effectively managing programs of learning, resources, and personnel. This individual
serves as a liaison among students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community at large. This position serves as an active member of
the President’s Council.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Promote quality in learning and instruction by
   using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development
2. Support,
   mentor, and evaluate department chairs and direct reports in:
   1. The selection, evaluation, and professional development of
      faculty
   2. The development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of courses,
      complete with flexible course offerings that meet the needs of a diverse student population, including adult students
   3. The
      implementation of innovation in teaching and learning practices
   4. The oversight of program review and student learning outcomes
      assessment process to ensure meaningful evaluation practices and continuous improvement in program quality
3. Develops the
   schedule of classes for the above programs in coordination with the Dean, including the development, implementation, and evaluation of new
   and revised course offerings, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses, complete with on-ramps and off-ramps via
   career pathways, in direct collaboration with Workforce Continuing Education to ensure non-credit offerings that articulate credit.
4. Schedules full-time faculty and adjunct instructors to teach course offerings on the campus in coordination with the Dean. In
   conjunction with the Dean responsible for assigning classes and other functions to rooms to maximize efficiency.
5. Recruits full-time
   faculty and adjunct instructors, gathers appropriate documentation and submits qualifying forms to the Dean.
6. Monitors student
   evaluations, classroom performance, and appropriate instructional standards for instructors. Prepares performance evaluations of full-time
   faculty and adjunct instructors in the above programs.
7. Assists in resolving faculty and student problems related to
   instruction.
8. Actively participates in student recruitment and retention activities, admissions, advising, and registration
   activities.
9. Assists the Dean to develop and prepare recommendations for the College budget, including forecasting anticipated
   budgetary needs for staffing, equipment and supplies; monitor expenditures, and work with colleagues as necessary to pursue external grant
   funding opportunities aligned with the college mission and strategic plan.
10. Actively participate in College committees and
    activities, including (but not limited to), Planning Councils, Advisory Boards, other College committees, College activities and events, and
    participate in College-related community activities and events.
11. Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with appropriate
    community stakeholders in support of programmatic and institutional advancement.
12. Works with Dean and faculty to actively pursue
    articulation agreements with University/College partners
13. Supports the college in planning and implementation of diversity, equity,
    and inclusion.
14. Collaborates with the Dean and high school staff for continuous enhancements to the cooperative innovative high
    schools’ program including McDowell Early College, McDowell Academy of Innovation, and College and Career Promise.
15. In
    conjunction with the Dean, ensure that the above programs remain compliant with North Carolina Community College Standards.
16. Assists
    the Dean, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, and administration with ensuring all requirements for SACSCOC are maintained and assists
    in all compliance audits.
17. Demonstrates a high-level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in
    all actions.
18. Teaches at least one curriculum course per academic year.
19. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice
    President of Academic and Student Services/Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Curriculum Programs

MTCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

McDowell Technical Community College recruits employees for all job classes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

McDowell Technical Community College takes affirmative action to employee, and advance in employment, applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

MTCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities.