Montgomery College
Instructional Dean of Health Sciences
Montgomery College is seeking an individual to serve as Dean of Health Sciences starting January 2026. This 40‑hour weekly assignment is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping the future of high‑quality, student‑centered health sciences education across the College. The Dean will provide strategic direction, foster academic excellence, and strengthen partnerships that support student success and workforce development. This leader will champion innovation, ensure the integrity and accreditation of all health science programs, and guide the expansion of offerings that respond to evolving community and industry needs. The College seeks a collaborative, forward‑thinking administrator who is committed to equity, inclusion, and the success of a diverse student body.
Key Responsibilities
Provides administrative and visionary leadership to directors, faculty, and staff regarding short‑ and long‑range planning and programming.
Develops and ensures student‑centered focus in alignment with the college's mission and goals.
Oversees curriculum development and ensures the quality and relevance of academic programs.
Promotes innovative teaching and learning practices.
Collaborates closely with program directors to maintain ongoing compliance with specialized accreditation standards, support preparation for accreditation reviews, and ensure continuous program quality.
Leads strategic exploration of new health sciences offerings by assessing workforce needs, evaluating program viability, and guiding development of future academic pathways.
Recruits, mentors, and evaluates full‑time faculty and staff.
Encourages professional development and research opportunities for faculty.
Fosters an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
Ensures compliance with relevant collective bargaining agreements.
Enhances student engagement and retention through effective programs and services.
Addresses student needs and facilitates pathways for career and academic advancement.
Promotes a supportive and inclusive environment to enhance student engagement, retention, and graduation rates.
Plans and administers the college's annual budgets, allocates resources effectively, and collaborates with the advancement division to pursue external funding through grants, contracts, and philanthropy.
Authorizes and monitors expenditures to ensure that internal College funds and external grant funds are expended within legal guidelines and priorities.
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Key Responsibilities
Provides administrative and visionary leadership to directors, faculty, and staff regarding short‑ and long‑range planning and programming.
Develops and ensures student‑centered focus in alignment with the college's mission and goals.
Oversees curriculum development and ensures the quality and relevance of academic programs.
Promotes innovative teaching and learning practices.
Collaborates closely with program directors to maintain ongoing compliance with specialized accreditation standards, support preparation for accreditation reviews, and ensure continuous program quality.
Leads strategic exploration of new health sciences offerings by assessing workforce needs, evaluating program viability, and guiding development of future academic pathways.
Recruits, mentors, and evaluates full‑time faculty and staff.
Encourages professional development and research opportunities for faculty.
Fosters an inclusive and collaborative working environment.
Ensures compliance with relevant collective bargaining agreements.
Enhances student engagement and retention through effective programs and services.
Addresses student needs and facilitates pathways for career and academic advancement.
Promotes a supportive and inclusive environment to enhance student engagement, retention, and graduation rates.
Plans and administers the college's annual budgets, allocates resources effectively, and collaborates with the advancement division to pursue external funding through grants, contracts, and philanthropy.
Authorizes and monitors expenditures to ensure that internal College funds and external grant funds are expended within legal guidelines and priorities.
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