Associate Dean, Natural & Physical Sciences — Leadership

Alamo Colleges District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Colleges District in San Antonio seeks an Associate Dean (Natural and Physical Sciences) to lead the natural and physical sciences departments, translating college strategy into day‑to‑day operation and coordinating faculty and staff.

The role oversees scheduling, student progression, resource stewardship, quality, and compliance, with potential support for Transfer or Workforce/CTE programs. Some evening or weekend hours may be required; posting closes 9/26/2026.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required for faculty status and leadership.
• Minimum five years leading academic departments in higher education.
• Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for assigned departments.
• Translate college strategy into day-to-day department delivery.
• Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and program offerings.
• Support student progression, completion, and compliance.
• Report to the Dean and exercise administrative authority as needed.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum planning

Faculty coordination

Student progression

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

5+ years leading academic departments

7+ years as faculty

Job description

Alamo Colleges District in San Antonio seeks an Associate Dean (Natural and Physical Sciences) to lead the natural and physical sciences departments, translating college strategy into day‑to‑day operation and coordinating faculty and staff.

The role oversees scheduling, student progression, resource stewardship, quality, and compliance, with potential support for Transfer or Workforce/CTE programs. Some evening or weekend hours may be required; posting closes 9/26/2026.