Associate Dean (Science & Kinesiology) - NLC

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

Job summary

Alamo Colleges District in Universal City, Texas seeks an Associate Dean (Science & Kinesiology) to lead assigned departments and translate district strategy into day-to-day operations. This role oversees curriculum execution, scheduling, staffing, and student progression with accountability for quality and compliance.

The position reports to the Dean and requires advanced degrees with substantial experience in higher education administration. Location is on campus in Universal City, TX.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in relevant field is required.
• Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.
• Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Dean serves as the College's operational leader for assigned departments, translating strategy into day-to-day delivery.
• Executes approved curriculum, coordinates faculty and staff, and manages course scheduling and staffing.
• Provides administrative authority for faculty evaluation, resource stewardship, and operational decision-making.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum coordination

Faculty evaluation

Strategic planning

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

Associate Dean (Science & Kinesiology) - NLC - req14024

If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at [e-mail] for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on: 10/17/2026 at 6:00pm CST

Hourly or Salaried: Salary

Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Location: Dean of CE and Workforce Office
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd.
Universal City, Texas, 78148
United States

Job Summary and Description
The AssociateDean serves asthe College's operational leader for assigned departments. This role
translatesCollege and District academic strategy into day-to-day department delivery byexecuting approvedcurriculum, coordinating faculty and staff, managing course scheduling andstaffing, supportingstudent progression and completion, stewarding resources and operationalreadiness, and ensuring quality, assessment, and applicable compliance acrossassigned departments and their instructionalofferings.
TheAssociate Dean operates within frameworks set by the College and District andprovides clear administrativeauthority for faculty evaluation, resource stewardship, and operationaldecision-making. Depending on assignment, the role may support Transferdiscipline, Workforce / CTE programs, or a combination of departmentportfolios, with additional responsibilities as described in this job description.
Reports tothe appropriate Dean, as assigned.

• Level of educational completion as required for faculty status.
• Experience in college teaching, instructional administration and program planning and development with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree in relevant field of study.
• Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.
• Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licenses or certifications may berequired depending on programs managed (e.g., Registered Nursing license).