Description

Valencia College is excited to announce an opportunity for an Assistant Dean, Engineering and Built Environment to join our academic leadership team and help advance instructional excellence across a dynamic portfolio of engineering and technology programs. 

Working in close partnership with the Dean, Associate Dean(s), and Chair(s), the Assistant Dean will play an important role in faculty development, instructional quality, and student success. This role will lead efforts to observe and coach part-time faculty, provide meaningful and actionable feedback, and leverage course success data to strengthen teaching practices and improve student outcomes. 

Supporting programs across engineering technology, advanced manufacturing and automation, construction and civil engineering, semiconductors, energy management, and computer-aided design, the Assistant Dean will have the opportunity to contribute to programs that prepare students for high-demand careers and support the evolving workforce needs of Central Florida.

Why Valencia College? 
At Valencia College, our work is centered on creating opportunities for students and transforming lives through education. As Assistant Dean, you'll have the opportunity to influence the quality of teaching and learning across multiple programs while supporting faculty who are preparing students to enter some of Central Florida's most important technical and engineering fields. 
If you are ready to take the next step in your academic leadership career and make an impact across engineering and technology education, we invite you to apply. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education leadership or academic administration, or related experience developing and/or mentoring colleagues. 

Preferred Qualifications

• We are especially interested in candidates who bring experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Project management principles and practices
• Materials science and/or materials testing
• Building codes and/or building inspections
• ABET accreditation processes