Associate Dean of Engineering jobs in La Crosse, WI

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about helping others learn, dedicated to serving students, and committed to the principles of equity and social justice. Western believes that serving the full breadth of our student and co-worker populations requires cultural competency and enthusiasm for diversity of all kinds. We recognize the intersectional nature of discrimination and are committed to counteracting these biases and eliminating the effects they have had on our students, co-workers, and communities. If you are a motivated individual who can contribute to excellence in teaching, learning, social justice and equity, please consider this employment opportunity at Western.

The Associate Dean assists the Dean in advancing the vision and in providing academic leadership in order to achieve high standards of excellence. The associate dean ensures continuous quality improvement in both instruction and services with measurable outcomes for coworkers and students. The Associate Dean promotes a collaborative, communicative working environment with other departments to promote the College's Mission and Vision and to provide a positive learning environment. The Associate Dean networks and builds relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellence in faculty development and instructional delivery, while working within budget parameters. This position requires a flex schedule which may include occasional evenings and weekends. Associate Deans work to promote social justice within their division and the larger academic institution. Associate Deans support faculty development to encourage student learning and support social justice within the classroom utilizing Western's Educational Justice Framework of trauma-informed and poverty-informed practices, and culturally responsive teaching.

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect. Regular attendance is required.
2. Complete all required College training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.
3. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.
4. Strategic planning - Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Assist with annual division and/or dept. planning and annual master planning
• Collection and analysis of student success data
• Develop and manage operational and capital budget in collaboration with the Dean

• Provide supervisions, and direction and schedule assigned faculty and staff
• Apply Quality Matters instrument to evaluation of course documents
• Observe adjunct faculty in classroom when appropriate
• Collaborate with Academic Excellence and area dean to coach faculty
• Make recommendations for continuing employment of adjunct faculty
• Meet with faculty to support program review
• Coordinate with Institutional Research and General Studies staff to coordinate and collect data and reporting
• Ensure compliance with college curriculum and delivery standards, review course syllabi

• Supporting the academic progression of pre-program/wait-list students in Areas of Interest as well as students in the AA/AS programs
• Tracking, analyzing, and publishing student success, retention, and other data
• Develop and administer student supports based on data
• Collaborate and consult with Advisors to support student success

• Collaborate and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure needs, services and program goals are being met including distance education
• Lead/participate on college, statewide, program advisory and community committees

• Coordinate with faculty and direct the review and implementation of program curricula

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field OR
• Bachelor's degree required in related field with a willingness to obtain a Master's degree within 5 years required
• 3 years teaching experience

• Management experience
• Experience leading DEI initiatives

This position reports to: Dean - General Studies

Starting annual salary range based on education and experience: $78,503 - $102,055

This position would include competitive salary, along with a wide variety of benefits available to full-time Western Technical College Employees. These benefits include: health, dental, life, retirement - Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), voluntary vision, supplemental Allstate insurance (accident, critical illness and cancer), pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health & dependent care, employee assistance program (EAP), and tax sheltered annuity programs -457 & 403(b).

Applicant review will begin: Monday, April 29, 2024

Start Date of: June 2024

Copies of Transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities are acceptable during the application process (originals will be required upon hire)

Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our mission is to provide relevant, high quality education in a collaborative and sustainable environment that changes the lives of students and grows our communities. Western is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Employer And Educator

Western Technical College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job as is provided to all Western employees. If you want to request an accommodation, please contact the EEO/AA Compliance Officer at (608)785-9274.