DEAN, INSTRUCTION (MATH, SCIENCE

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan (CalSTRS)

Vacation & leave

Job summary

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District seeks a Dean of Instruction (Math, Science & Engineering) at Evergreen Valley College to lead instructional division operations and strategic planning. The role oversees curriculum, scheduling and learning assessment to promote student success and align with district goals.

The Dean collaborates with faculty and staff, manages budgets and grants, and guides accreditation and division-wide initiatives to ensure high-quality outcomes across programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an accredited field related to instruction or administration.
• Five years of progressive academic administration experience, including supervisory roles.
• Evidence of leadership in curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with California community college settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and evaluates programs in the assigned instructional division.
• Develops and revises curriculum, schedules and learning outcomes.
• Manages divisional budget and grants, ensuring compliance and reporting.
• Leads accreditation activities and participates in governance and policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team supervision

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Tools

Grants management systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

DEAN, INSTRUCTION (MATH, SCIENCE & ENGINEERING)

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

Close/First Review Date: 11/29/2026

Work Location: Evergreen Valley College

Position Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Instruction (Math, Science and Engineering), reports tothe Vice President of Academic Affairs at Evergreen Valley College.This is a full time, 12 months per year, academic managementposition.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general direction, the Dean (Instruction) plans, organizes, directs, integrates and evaluates the day-to-dayDivision operations and services of assigned instructionaldepartments and related programs; oversees the development andimplementation of educational planning, curriculum, classscheduling and learning assessment; collaborates with internal andexternal partners to deliver integrated instructional programs thatpromote student success and attainment of educational goals; plans,aligns and administers grants and divisional budgets; providescomplex professional assistance to the Vice President, AcademicAffairs in areas of expertise; and performs other duties asassigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work offaculty, classified managers and staff in assigned academicinstructional division; with administrators, managers and faculty,develops, implements and evaluates division educational and programplans and objectives in accordance with the College's goals andobjectives; contributes to the development of annual general-fundand grant-funded budgets and tracks performance against fundingallocations to ensure compliance with legal mandates; manages anddirects the development, implementation and evaluation of plans,work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, andwork standards for service areas.
• Facilitates and oversees the instructional program and thedevelopment, maintenance and update of the division's curriculumplan; in collaboration with faculty ensures course syllabusesmaintained and updated; provides technical advice on curriculumchanges and modifications and on transfer articulation; ensuresaccurate and timely reporting of grades.
• Develops, monitors and revises course schedules and academicsupport programs based on institutional data regarding enrollment,pathway sequencing and student need for instructional deliveryoptions and academic support; tracks and reports course enrollmentand faculty load data; ensures sufficient and effective use offaculty, facility and learning technology resources.
• Directs efforts on program reviews and assists departments withassessing and evaluating academic and academic support programs,services and activities; performs systematic assessment of studentprogress and learning outcomes and recommends changes to maintainrelevance of division programs and to meet student and communityneeds.
• Oversees the development of academic and support programenhancements and action plans; supports departments on updatingstandards and operations for programs and co-curricular engagementby ensuring associated activities support the college's academicmission, academic principles and student matriculation;participates in the accreditation process.
• Directs and manages the work assignments and performance ofassigned faculty and staff; interviews and participates inselecting employees; completes faculty evaluations and tenurereview for full-time faculty; conducts evaluations for all adjunctsin conjunction with peer faculty evaluators; trains, counsels, anddisciplines personnel according to established policies andprocedures; prepares and recommends job specifications,qualifications, and announcements for new positions.
• Participates in developing and administering the divisionalbudget; prepares and administers annual budget for assigned areasof responsibility; reviews and approves expenditures includingacquisition of supplies and equipment; prepares and maintains avariety of records, reports and justifications related to assignedbudget; plans and recommends resource allocations in support ofinstructional and academic support programs including staffing,technology, facilities and fiscal accountability.
• Collaborates with other Deans and the Vice President of AcademicAffairs in providing integrated, coordinated and comprehensiveinstructional and academic support services to enhance studentsuccess; assists in the development, implementation and review ofDistrict policies and procedures.
• Oversees and evaluates requests for: credit by exam, coursewaivers, and other student petitions; resolves student issues andassists faculty and staff to refer issues (disabilityaccommodation, student behavior, grade changes, etc.) toappropriate departments.
• Researches, recommends, applies for and evaluates categoricalprogramming and state and grant funding initiatives andopportunities; ensures compliance with external funding guidelines,legal mandates and reporting requirements; develops and presentsreports and recommenda-tions for a variety of programs andprojects, and integrates division functions to reflect studentneeds, the campus and the community.
• Oversees and participates in the tracking, aggregation,analysis and reporting of data extracted from internal and externaldatabases; analyzes, evaluates and develops reports,recommendations and plans for accreditation and instructionaldepartments; ensures accuracy and timely submission of mandatedreporting.
• Maintains an understanding of current ideas, trends, laws,regulations, guidelines and practices pertaining to areas ofresponsibility through continued study and participation inprofessional organizations; seeks and participates in professionaldevelopment activities.
• Participates in and provides guidance on shared governanceconsultation and collaborates with the Academic Senate and othergroups regarding the planning, implementation and review ofacademic programs, services, activities and related matters.
• Makes presentations to executive management, the Board ofTrustees, and other board-level groups; represents the District atlocal, regional, state and national conferences, meetings,workshops and training seminars.
• As assigned to Nursing and Allied Health, may act as theDirector of Nursing; as assigned, may act as AthleticDirector.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles and practices associatedwith the development and presentation of higher educationcurriculum and instruction, student support programs and services,and academic success.
• Advanced mastery of theory, principles and methods of academicdisciplines relevant to assigned instructional division.
• Common issues and challenges facing a diverse population ofcommunity college students.
• Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission forCommunity and Junior Colleges and other divisional accreditationauthorities.
• Administrative management principles and methods including goalsetting and long-range planning, programdevelopment/implementation, delegation and employeesupervision.
• Role of learning technology, various instructional deliverymodalities and distance education used in providing instruction andacademic support.
• Principles of program evaluation, student assessment, andcurriculum development.
• Budget and grant administration methods and regulationsregarding the use of funds.
• Federal, state and other applicable laws and regulations andDistrict policies and procedures governing enrollment servicesincluding applicable sections of California Education Code, Title5, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Theories and techniques of negotiation, mediation and conflictresolution.
• Principles and practices of effective management andsupervision.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Principles and practices of organizational improvement andculture change.
• Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, Human Resourcesprocedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• As assigned to Athletics: District, California CommunityCollege Athletic Association (3C2A), transfer policies andmatriculation policies/processes; 3C2A, and NCAA regulations,requirements and reporting systems.
• As assigned to Nursing and Allied Health: Nursing and alliedhealth program certification/licensing and training laws, policiesand procedures including those related to Board of RegisteredNursing (BRN) and other State and National Accreditationrequirements.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the programs and activitiesof the assigned academic instructional division.
• Direct divisional planning and program review process includingdeveloping and monitoring student learning and success outcomes;lead and participate in accreditation processes.
• Provide divisional administrative oversight and financialmanagement including effective utilization of staff and resources,performing operational and mandated reporting, and ensuring grantsand external funding compliance.
• Identify and implement processes and technological enhancementsto support instructional delivery and academic support services andto increase staff productivity.
• Understand, interpret and apply policies and procedures,regulations, government and state code, and other applicablelaws.
• Understand the needs of assigned areas and participate with themanagement team to coordinate projects and set goals andpriorities.
• Organize and chair meetings, lead workshops, facilitate groupdiscussions, and involve faculty and staff in idea generation, goalsetting, and decision making.
• Represent the District in a variety of forums and interactionswith other educational institutions, partnerships, community groupsand the public.
• Present solutions to upper management with confidence andeffectiveness.
• Schedule, coordinate, direct and evaluate the work of assignedemployees.
• Build and foster knowledgeable, cohesive and effective workteams.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective workingrelationships with others.
• Operate a computer, assigned office equipment and standardbusiness applications.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A master's degree from an accredited institution within one ofthe assigned instructional area disciplines or a discipline closelyrelated to the assignment.
• Five years of increasingly progressive experience as an academicadministrator including two at a supervisory or managerlevel.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience developing and accessing studentlearning outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, grants andbudgets.

District's Diversity Requirements

• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of thediverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexualorientation, cultural, disability, and ethnic background of groupshistorically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienceddiscrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the majorduties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed inthe District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalenttransferable skills to do so.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $206,181 - $250,614 Annual Salary (Range M34: Management 2026-2027Salary Schedule). Starting salary placement is generally at Step1.

Benefits

In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choiceof one of the District's excellent Health Benefits and Welfareplans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for theemployee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costingan estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026. Weoffer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and KaiserPermanente (HMO]); dental (Delta Dental PPO); vision (VSP Choice);life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln); life insurance foreligible dependents (The Lincoln); a long term disability/incomeprotection plan (The Lincoln); and an employee assistance plan(Anthem EAP).

In addition, the District contributes an additional 19.10% of theemployee's salary towards an eligible employee's pension(CalSTRS).

Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans includingpurchasing additional life insurance for themselves and theireligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/ordependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthlyadministrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollarsaside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity)and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).

Managers, Supervisor and Confidential employees earn 22 days peryear of vacation, up to 12 sick leave days and 6 administrativeleave days. There are currently 20 paid holidays.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees whoare passionate about providing our student population with the besteducational experience possible. The District recognizes thatcultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academicexcellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding;provides positive roles models for all students, and creates aninclusive and supportive educational and work environment for itsemployees, students, and the community it serves.

As of fall 2017, with enrollment of approximately 18,500 persemester, and an extremely diverse student population(Hispanic/Latino 44%, Black/African-American 4%, Asian/PacificIslander 32%, American Indian/Native American 0.5%, White/Caucasian11%) attaining educational goals reflecting 45% – AA Degree andTransfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasison student success makes it a recognized educational leader in theState.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve ascolleagues to an existing diverse group of managers, supervisorsand confidential staff consisting of 29 % Hispanic/Latino, 13%Asian/Pacific Islander, 7% Black/African American, 23%White/Caucasian, and as well as encouraging applications from allqualified, outstanding applicants.