Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences & Mathematics

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis seeks a Dean to lead the Humanities, Social Sciences & Mathematics division, guiding English, Humanities, Psychology, Mathematics and related general education programs. The Dean will shape strategy, support faculty development, and ensure high-quality instruction and alignment with transfer and workforce needs.

The role emphasizes budget management, accreditation compliance, enrollment planning, and community engagement, with a focus on student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in humanities, social sciences, or mathematics.
• Minimum of three (3) years of academic leadership experience (chair, program director, associate dean, or similar).
• Minimum five (5) years full-time teaching experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse college population.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for humanities, social sciences, and mathematics programs, aligning divisional goals with institutional mission.
• Lead long-range planning, program expansion, and instructional delivery innovations.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified faculty and staff across disciplines.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation compliance.
• Manage divisional budgets and coordinate enrollment strategies.
• Engage with community partners and external stakeholders to support programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Mentoring faculty

Education

Master’s degree in humanities, social sciences, or mathematics

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis seeks a Dean to lead the Humanities, Social Sciences & Mathematics division, guiding English, Humanities, Psychology, Mathematics and related general education programs. The Dean will shape strategy, support faculty development, and ensure high-quality instruction and alignment with transfer and workforce needs.

The role emphasizes budget management, accreditation compliance, enrollment planning, and community engagement, with a focus on student