Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts teaches courses in the discipline area of liberal arts. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Liberal Arts typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Springfield Technical Community College invites applications for the next Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies (LAPS). The division offers 18 degree and certificate programs. Given STCC's technical mission, service departments housed in LAPS play a critical role in providing General Education courses for the College's School of Health and Patient Simulation (SHPS) and School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The Dean of LAPS oversees STCC's Early Childhood Education Career Pathways program funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. STCC regularly hosts art exhibitions on campus at the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery and presents a theatrical production each semester through its College Theater Workshop.
Working with and under the supervision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (the College's Chief Academic Officer), the Dean is responsible for the overall leadership of the School and its operations while ensuring excellence in the delivery of courses, programs, and initiatives resulting in graduates who are well prepared for transfer and/or career opportunities. The Dean will exercise leadership in service to student success and the mission of the College, with a focus on responsible stewardship of resources and quality instruction. In leading LAPS, the Dean will work to achieve goals outlined in the College's Momentum 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. The Dean will also support the College's academic program review and curriculum development processes.
Given the Springfield region's demographic diversity and the College's status as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), the Dean will demonstrate a strong commitment to the value of recruiting faculty and staff that reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the community. The Dean will work closely with faculty and staff to create an atmosphere of inclusivity and respect.
In particular, under the supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA), and consistent with the College's Strategic Plan, the Dean will:
Management:
Curriculum:
Personnel, Facilities, and Fiscal:
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervisory Responsibility:
Preferred Qualifications:
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Salary: $120,000 - $128,000 annually, commensurate with relevant higher education experience.
Benefits: Yes, Full-Time Position
Union: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: March 15, 2024 or until filled
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:
Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.
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