We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Normandale Community College will host a virtual open house for applicants on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 2:30pm Central Time (US and Canada) to learn more about Normandale Community College.

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ABOUT THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT
This position exists to provide administrative management and leadership for the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), which currently includes the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Vacuum Technology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, and Engineering. The position is in the Academic Affairs Division of the college, serves on the Deans' Council and Administrative Council, and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

The STEM Dean participates in short- and long-range planning, identifies and addresses problems, and works to establish and maintain productive, collegial, and professional working relationships with the college community and college partners in the service area. The incumbent will have a thorough understanding of budgeting, supervision, faculty support, evaluation, and post-secondary education, as well as a broad understanding of the academic disciplines represented in the division. We value candidates who support a student-ready philosophy, promote opportunities of teaching and learning in the STEM field, and are dedicated to the community college mission.

Additionally, the Dean of STEM coordinates and leads the division's efforts in support of the college's strategic framework, which includes ambitious goals to:
1) achieve racial equity in educational outcomes by 2025;
2) achieve associate degree or baccalaureate transfer completion rate of 50% or better for degree-seeking students by 2030; and
3) support and sustain a pervasive institutional culture that is culturally competent and service oriented.

Education: Master's degree or higher in a discipline within or related to the STEM division from an accredited institution

Type and Length of Experience: Five years of undergraduate higher education teaching experience in a STEM related discipline. Evidence of academic leadership roles and responsibilities within or in addition to teaching experience that demonstrates progressive job growth experience. Successful track record of advancing equity and inclusion initiatives.

Education: Doctorate degree in a STEM related discipline or in education or leadership from an accredited institution

Type and Length of Experience: Additional years (over and above the initial 5 years) of experience in academic leadership positions with a successful track record in previous positions.

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 students from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn.

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met, and may professional development opportunities.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP.

This position is also part of the Personnel Plan for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Administrators. The plan (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/contracts/administrators-plan.pdf) outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.