Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Chaffey College; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaffey College seeks a Dean for STEM to lead the Academic & Career Community across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This role oversees planning, budgeting, and faculty development to support innovative, equity-minded STEM programming for a diverse student body and local community.

The successful candidate will drive data-informed decisions, advance curriculum with cross-department collaboration, and ensure high-quality instructional services aligned with district goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and leadership experience in a STEM or higher education setting.
• One year of formal leadership experience related to the administrator's assignment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds in a community college.

Responsibilities

• Lead STEM Academic and Career Community programs including astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, math, and physics.
• Develop schedules of classes and faculty assignments for instructional programs.
• Direct and support faculty in program development within STEM.
• Provide data-driven analysis to inform strategic plans.
• Oversee unit budgets and financial resources; align with district policy.
• Collaborate with departments to plan curriculum additions and deletions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Chaffey College

Salary: $15,713.00 Monthly

Job Type: Management-Academic

Job Number: 26-27/00040

Location: 5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Department: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academic & Career Community

Closing: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description

Situated on the ancestral homeland of the Tongva Peoples, Chaffey College is one of the oldest community colleges in California and serves a variety of communities, workforce partners, and students. While other community colleges are often named after their geographic area, Chaffey College is named after local innovator, George Chaffey, who, among other things, implemented street lights in the city of Ontario. Like its namesake, we are known for an innovative culture, dynamic environment, and future-mindedness. We remain closely tied to our community and are seeking leaders who will join us in our quest to provide responsive and supportive programming to engage and improve the communities we serve. The entire campus community aspires to consistently fulfill the vision that Chaffey College "improves lives through education".

Chaffey College celebrates the diverse communities we serve. As a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Chaffey's student population includes over 64% identifying as Latinx, 13% White, 7% African-American/Black, 6% Asian, multi-racial/other (5%) and smaller percentages of Filipino and Pacific Islanders (2%), Native American (0.40%), or decline to state (2.6%). Furthermore, 40% of our students are first-generation college students, and approximately 62% of students are eligible for some form of financial aid. The current student population identifies as 59% female and 38% male with approximately 3% who either decline to state or identify as nonbinary. Approximately 5% of Chaffey's students utilize Disabled Programs and Services for support. To support the diverse needs of these populations and their intersections, the College has developed a variety of robust equity-driven efforts including the President's Equity Council, Center for Culture and Social Justice, Panther Care, Rising Scholars, PRISM, Puente Project, UMOJA, EOPS/CARE, Disabled Programs and Services, and CalWORKs.

Under direction, the Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is responsible for leadership, direction, general supervision, planning, organization, and facilitation of the programs, projects, and activities for the STEM Academic and Career Community which includes: astronomy, biology, chemistry, engineering, earth science, geography, geology, math, physical science, physics, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies to monitor and improve the quality of educational services.
• Provide for the development and coordination of the schedule of classes and faculty assignments for instructional programs.
• Plan, organize, manage, and direct assigned instructional units.
• Direct and support faculty in the development of programs within STEM while working within the parameters of shared governance.
• Provide leadership for the review and evaluation of assigned instructional programs and services.
• Use data-driven evidence to make decisions and strategic plans.
• Dedicate energy to creating a positive environment that supports innovation, teamwork, and successful outcomes.
• Develop, monitor, and administer unit budgets and manage financial resources consistent with district policy and sound financial management principles.
• Provide leadership in encouraging and supporting innovation in the development and delivery of instructional programs including the integration of new technology into the learning process.
• Support and lead efforts that align to the District's strategic objectives and goals
• Provide leadership for program development and work collaboratively with assigned departments to plan for and recommend curriculum additions, modifications, and deletions; set priorities for resource needs; provide program analysis and multi-year instructional plans and participate in strategic and long-range instructional planning for the district.
• Create and maintain open communication regarding resources, priorities, and expectations.
• Work cooperatively with other administrators, supervisors, faculty, and classified staff to integrate and coordinate programs and services across the curriculum and at all locations to meet student needs and resolve conflicts and issues within and between units.
• Encourage excellence in teaching and providing support services and program development.
• Manage conflict and change in ways that contribute to the long-term success of the college.
• Evaluate faculty and classified staff in accordance with proper management practices and implement articles of collective bargaining agreements
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and innovations in the STEM community colleges, and higher education in general and recommend changes to maintain relevance of unit programs and to meet student and community needs.
• Facilitate shared problem-solving and decision-making between STEM and the District.
• Organize and chair meetings; lead workshops; facilitate group discussions; and involve faculty and staff in idea generation, goal setting and decision-making in accordance with district shared governance policies.
• Make presentations as necessary to various groups within the District, community, and state.
• Balance district/college needs with STEM needs.
• Assure proper use and security of assigned facilities, equipment maintenance and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Promote and maintain a high standard for personal integrity and honesty.
• Recommends the employment and/or appointment of academic and classified staff.
• Assist in providing for faculty / staff development, orientation, and in-service training for personnel as appropriate.
• Develop, support, and retain unit personnel
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a master's degree; and
• One (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment; and
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Experience as an effective communicator, collaborator, and community college advocate.
• Experience with statewide changes (i.e. distance learning, guided pathways, equity-oriented instruction, AB 705/1705, and curricular regulations).
• Leadership experience in promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and academic excellence.
• Flexible, innovative, and responsive to emerging needs of the community college.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
• Proficient in budgeting, planning, and management systems.
• Broad understanding and appreciation of the mission of the community colleges and the ability to interpret it to all constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to shared governance, consensus building, and team approach to management.
• Demonstrated experience in or commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process and understanding of current and emerging instructional delivery technologies.
• Community college teaching experience, preferably in one of the areas supervised.
• Ability to work effectively with community groups, educational entities, business, industry, government, and legislative bodies to develop partnerships and coalitions which result in better service to the community and students.
• Ability to challenge and motivate staff and communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Additional Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS Positions in this classification may be required to work varied hours according to need. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT This is a full-time, 12-month, management position, Range 33 of the Management Salary Schedule with salary range of Step A, $15,713. Effective date of employment will be as soon as a successful candidate is selected and a mutually agreed upon date is determined. Being able and ready to work onsite at a Chaffey facility or location is an essential function of this job. Being able andready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community/Chaffeypartners/Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job. EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS PACKAGE Health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents; employee life insurance; sick leave; and retirement coverage through the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS).

About the College

Established in 1883, Chaffey College is one of California's first colleges. Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Chaffey's Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Chino campus locations serve students from throughout the Inland Empire. A fully accredited two-year institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Chaffey College offers associate degrees and vocational and transfer programs in a wide variety of subjects. Chaffey College remains committed to its mission of improving the lives of its students, faculty, and staff through education.

District

Serving throughout the diverse Inland Empire, Chaffey College provides services to the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, reaching a population of more than 830,000. The District also recruits from some of the area's top high schools, accepting students from four surrounding districts: Chaffey Joint Union High School, Chino Unified School District, Fontana Unified School District, and the Upland Unified School District.

Curricula

Whether the goal is to transfer to a four-year institution or enter the workforce better prepared, Chaffey College provides its students with the opportunity to take a variety of applicable courses and programs.