Dean - Career Technical Education in STEM (STEM-CTE)

Salary: $123,900.00 - $133,900.00 Annually
Location : Shoreline Community College, WA
Job Type: Administrative Exempt
Job Number: DEAN-STEM-CTE25
Department: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Opening Date: 02/04/2025

Position Summary

Date of First Consideration: 3/14/2025
Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.
Salary Range: $123,900 - $133,900 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience

Welcome! Learn More AND

Shoreline Community College is a vibrant educational institution located just 10 miles north of downtown Seattle in the scenic City of Shoreline. Our picturesque campus, overlooking the waters of Puget Sound, serves as an inspiring learning environment for over 5,000 students from both our local community and around the globe. The college has established itself as a leader in both transfer education and career and technical programs, providing pathways to success for students pursuing various academic and professional goals.

We seek a dynamic, equity-minded leader to serve as our Dean of STEM-CTE. The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated leadership abilities to effectively oversee multiple departments and guide a diverse faculty team. We are looking for someone with a strong growth mindset who can envision and implement strategies to expand our programs while ensuring student success. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, with a proven track record of implementing effective teaching and learning strategies in STEM-CTE fields. As an agent of change, this leader will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administration to advance our mission of inclusive excellence and student achievement in STEM education. The Dean of STEM-CTE provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for Career Technical Education programs in STEM.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee and provide leadership around development of academic programming
• Provide leadership around grant development
• Provide professional technical advisory committee support
• Build relationships between the College and external partners
• Collaborate with the College's foundation
• Capital resource development
• Foster program and unit connections within the STEM/CTE division
• Supervise twenty-two (22) full-time faculty, nine (9) classified staff, one (1) admin/exempt position, and several associate faculty
• Administer programs in Automotive, Biotechnology, Clean Energy, Dental Hygiene, Health Informatics, Manufacturing, Medical Lab Technology, and Nutrition
• Provide direct leadership to faculty program coordinators to achieve College and division goals
• Other duties as assigned of a similar nature and/or level

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Master's degree or higher in a discipline related to the division's academic fields
• Three (3) years of educational leadership experience as a dean, department chair, or equivalent or higher positions
• Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience in higher education

Knowledge Of:

• Accreditation standards and higher education best practices
• Curriculum development
• Budgeting principles and practices
• Administration of collective bargaining agreements
• FERPA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title IX and other applicable laws
• Educational software including Canvas and similar applications
• Microsoft Office applications and other standard office applications

Skill In:

• Fostering a climate of equity/belonging through multicultural awareness, appreciation, and responsiveness.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Time management, multitasking, and coordinating outcomes/activities with multiple partners.
• Interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and policies accurately.
• Effectively leading diverse groups
• Communicating clearly and effectively with individuals at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Handling sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal guidelines.
• Developing specialized services and support specific to the populations served.
• Handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound judgment within legal guidelines.
• Collaborating with or leading groups of people in various situations including open discussion, training sessions, workgroups, and committees

Conditions of Employment

Physical Work Environment:
The College is currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and in-person services are offered). Administrators are assigned to work on campus, noting there may be some opportunities to work remotely based on program or area needs. If authorized for limited remote work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. When working on-campus, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means. This position also works weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.

Terms Of Employment/Salary:

• This is a full-time administrative/exempt annually contracted position
• Initial salary placement determined by the College dependent upon education/experience.
• Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.

Required Materials

To be considered for this position, please submit the following:

• NEOGOV online application and supplemental question(s)
• Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position
• Current resume
• *Official transcript required upon hire*

Please Note:

• Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application
• If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders)

You can't check off every listed "knowledge of" or "skill in?" Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role!

Other Conditions:

Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit:

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at .

In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Shoreline CC does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. This position is overtime exempt.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.

Faculty positions are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Local #1950.

Classified positions are represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPT, CLASSIFIED, AND FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
*See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information
Comprehensive Benefits Packages

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Optional SRA Tax Annuities
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
• Optional Credit Union participation
• Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Tuition Waiver
• Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs

Health Insurance
Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.

• Two options for standard managed-care plans
• One value managed-care plan
• Three preferred provider options
• Two CDHP options

Dental Insurance
Employees have three dental plans to choose from.

• Two managed-care dental plan
• One preferred provider dental plan

Life Insurance
Life Insurance overview:

• $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
• Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee

Long-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance overview:

• Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
• Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)

Retirement Plans

• Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
• Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
• State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.

The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.
A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.
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How would you improve student success and close the achievement gap within the STEM Division? Please outline three specific strategies and explain your reasoning.
02

In your view, what are the three most critical factors that contribute to a successful STEM Division? Please provide specific examples from your experience.
Required Question