Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math

Danville Area Community College; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Danville Area Community College seeks a visionary Dean of STEAM to lead the division that blends STEM with agricultural and food sciences. The role oversees faculty evaluation, curriculum development, budgets, and program assessments to ensure accreditation and program innovation.

The ideal candidate has a terminal degree, significant higher education experience, and strong communication. This on-campus leadership position emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and industry partners to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education administration or related field.
• Five years of full-time teaching in higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with instructional technology.
• Extensive background in higher education and grants administration.

Responsibilities

• Directs staff in establishing divisional goals and policies.
• Oversees course scheduling, program development, and faculty supervision.
• Maintains a sound budget and approves expenditures.
• Recommends appointments, promotions, or releases of faculty and staff.
• Leads accreditation initiatives and ensures compliance with standards.
• Fosters industry partnerships and advisory boards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Instructional technology

Higher education experience

Education

Master’s degree in education administration or related field

Five years of full-time teaching in higher education

Twenty graduate hours in administration and supervision

Doctorate in division disciplines or related field

Tools

Grants administration

Job description

Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math

Position Title Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math

Position Number

Position Number 2012161PD

Job Type

Job Type Regular

Accountability Objective

The Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture & Math ( STEAM ) division is an academic administrator who leads the division combining traditional STEM fields with agricultural and food sciences. They manage faculty evaluation, curriculum development, budgets, and program assessments. This role is responsible for ensuring program innovation and consistency, maintaining accreditation standards, developing and processing both curricular revisions and new program development.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education administration or one of the respective division disciplines or related field
• Five years of full-time teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with the utilization of Instructional Technology
• Extensive background in higher education and knowledge of community and/or technicalcollege environments, including grants administration.

Desired Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience at the college level
• Doctorate in one of the respective division disciplines, programs or related field
• Twenty graduate hours in administration and supervision
• Proven experience in developing and implementing curriculum and industry-related programs.

Weeks

Full-Time/ Part-Time

Full-Time/ Part-Time Full Time

$95,283.00

Open Date

Open Date 09/21/2026

First Consideration By

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

• Part-Time Positions – Only eligible for Paid Leave according to the PLAW Act.

Core Responsibilities

• Administrative Leadership: Directs staff in establishing divisional goals and objectives while managing the formulation of overall policies and plans.
• Program Management: Oversees course scheduling, programmatic innovation and development, and faculty supervision to ensure Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are met through ongoing assessment.
• Financial Oversight: Directs and maintains a sound budget, provides budget needs to the VPAA , and approves purchase orders and travel expenses.
• Faculty & Staff Development: Recommends the appointment, promotion, or release of faculty and staff while supporting ongoing professional development.
• Academic Governance: Approves degree audits, transfer credits, and course waivers; evaluates career and technical faculty at least annually.
• Industry & Community Engagement: Pursues grants and industry partnerships, facilitates active relationships with business leaders, and oversees program advisory boards.
• Compliance & Safety: Leads accreditation initiatives for individual programs and ensures the implementation of college safety standards within the division.
• Collaboration: Supports cooperative relationships between credit programs and Workforce Development or non-credit offerings.

Essential Job Functions:

The Dean of STEAM division will:

• Schedule and conduct regular and frequent division staff meetings to ensure effective flow of information between faculty and administration. Ensure that minutes are kept and distributed for the benefit of those unable to attend, with copy provided to Vice President, Academic Affairs.
• Assume responsibility for notifying the Executive Director of Marketing well in advance of scheduled activities and work effectively with him/her in presenting and promoting the programs and offerings of the division.
• Facilitate and plan activities for the scheduled in-service days.
• Provide academic leadership. Plan and implement with assistance of Lead Instructors, the development of divisional schedules for each academic term.
• Assume responsibility for accuracy and completeness of course and curricula descriptions presented in the catalog, program brochures, web site, and other publications of the College.
• Recruit, screen, and recommend well qualified candidates for faculty positions in accordance with determined needs of the division and College.
• Plan and implement with assistance of Lead Instructors, orientation for faculty in the division each semester.
• Plan and make faculty teaching and institution building assignments in accordance with individual educational qualifications, needs of the division and the College and, whenever possible, preferences of the individual faculty member.
• Supervise faculty and staff of the division in accordance with the published policies and administrative procedures of the College.
• Lead course scheduling and monitor faculty workloads each semester in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement ( CBA ) and plan effective staff utilization with the Vice President, Academic Affairs.
• Evaluate faculty and staff performance in a firm, fair and consistent manner and communicate clearly in writing, any areas of deficiency observed, and improvements expected.
• Plan and organize, in coordination with the Vice President, Academic Affairs, programs and activities to meet identified professional development needs of individual staff members, the division, and the College.
• Encourage the development of new courses and programs to meet identified needs of the community.
• Ensure that course outlines are developed and updated annually for all courses currently taught in the division.
• Review all instructional programs of the division and provide written materials as required by Illinois Community College Board Program Review.
• Ensure that Advisory Committees are used effectively in keeping career curricula relevant to the needs of the employers in the respective fields.
• Plan and carry out effective articulation activities each year with four-year institutions that receive the majority of DACC students in transfer. Work closely with counselors and educational advisors to ensure that accurate and up-to-date information is disseminated to DACC students.
• Coordinate with the Vice President, Academic Affairs the articulation of secondary career offerings ( VVEDS , and District High Schools) with DACC courses and curricula.
• Prepare annual budget recommendation and submit to the Vice President, Academic Affairs.
• Monitor division budget to ensure that expenditures do not exceed approved amounts.
• Review and approve all division purchase request for materials, equipment, and services necessary to support instruction. Assume responsibility for compliance with college purchasing policies.
• Assist career students in determining their program of study and class scheduling.
• Monitor condition and security of college facilities and equipment utilized by division faculty, staff, and students. Assign responsibility for preventative maintenance and reporting lost, stolen, or damaged articles.
• Plan and supervise inventory of college property utilized in the Division.
• Encourage development of/and update Division goals and long-range plan.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts 1
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Transcripts 2
• Transcripts 3

Mission Statement

Danville Area Community College is committed to providing quality, innovative, and accessible learning experiences which meet the life-long academic, cultural, and economic needs of our diverse communities and the world we share.