Job Details

Dean Of Science, Mathematics & Physical Education

Spokane Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 15,000 students with career technical, liberal arts, and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 09/30/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About The Dean Of Science, Mathematics & Physical Education

JOB SUMMARY

Spokane Community College is seeking a Dean of Science, Mathematics, and Physical Education, a forward-thinking and collaborative academic leader, who will report directly to the Vice President of Instruction (VPI). This key leadership role is responsible for guiding a diverse portfolio of academic disciplines, including Science, Mathematics, and Physical Education. The Dean will drive strategic vision, ensure academic excellence, champion innovation in teaching and learning, and support faculty and staff in fostering student success. The ideal candidate will bring a deep commitment to access, equity, and student-centered learning, and will play a pivotal role in aligning departmental goals with Spokane Colleges' mission: "To provide all students an excellent education that transforms their lives and expands their opportunities." This is an opportunity to shape the future of STEM and health education at one of Washington State's largest and most comprehensive community colleges by empowering students, supporting educators, and advancing academic excellence in a dynamic, inclusive learning environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Guide departments in innovative curriculum development, course-level, program-level, and college-level assessment, program review, Guided Pathways, and accreditation, to support academic excellence across all disciplines.
• Champion division needs, opportunities, and innovations to the VPI.
• Contribute to institutional strategic planning, aligning divisional goals with campus-wide priorities and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Cultivate and support a culture of assessment in the division.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders, statutes, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead strategic planning for the division.
• Collaborate with student services on enrollment management initiatives within the division.
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the division's work.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, the District Marketing and Public Relations Department, and other resources to raise the profile of the division.
• Work collaboratively with other administrators.