Position Announcement

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK:  Associate Dean, Natural and Health Sciences
 
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:  Division of Natural and Health Sciences
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:   Reporting to the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean will lead faculty, academic programs, and the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Food Service Administration, Nursing, Pre-Hospital Emergency Services, Physical Education, Radiologic Technology and Respiratory Care.  The Dean will be a member of the College’s Academic Leadership Council and will be responsible for divisional planning, budgets, and evaluation of faculty and staff.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  A minimum of a MA/MS degree in Health, Science, or a related field is required.  A PhD is strongly preferred.  A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in higher education is also required.  The successful candidate must demonstrate competence in managing within a complex organization, encompassing a variety of service units in multiple locations.  The Associate Dean must also possess a participatory management style, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to timely and dedicated service, as well as effective oral and written communication skills are required.
 
POSITION EFFECTIVE:  January 2010
 
SALARY & BENEFITS:  $97,369-$144,213, commensurate with experience plus competitive benefits.
 
TO APPLY:  Please send a resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to:  humanresources@sunywcc.edu.  Please indicate “Associate Dean/Natural and Health Sciences” in the subject line of the email or mail to:            
 
Sabrina Johnson Chandler, SPHR
Director, Human Resources Westchester Community College
HR Department, Administration Building- Suite 111
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY  10595
Fax: (914) 606-7838
 
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by November 15, 2009.

Westchester Community College is committed to providing high-quality, low-cost, comprehensive education to meet the career, transfer, avocational, remedial, and recreational needs of the Westchester community. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.