Dean of Mathematics, Natural Sciences & Pre-Engineering

Salary: See Position Description
Location : CCC - Decatur - 6250 Highway 31 North, Tanner, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08744
College/Division: CCC-400015-Academic Administration - Math/Sci
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 4:00 PM Central
Campus Location: Calhoun Community College

Position Summary
The Dean of Mathematics, Natural Science, & Pre-Engineering will provide leadership and supervision for the areas of Mathematics and Natural Science to include workforce needs analysis, program, personnel, and process assessment and development. This position is a contract position and ineligible for non-probationary status.

Salary:

• Range: Appropriate placement on B: $104,973 - $149,416
• Placement: Based on documented related full-time work experience
• Doctorate Stipend: $2,000 annually (accredited institution)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Promote student success and excellent customer service.
2. Ensure the "One College" concept.
3. Provide leadership for developing outcomes-oriented, cutting-edge, high-quality, industry- responsive curriculums or programs.
4. Promote positive morale and ensure adequate internal/external communication.
5. Monitor, assess and incorporate data, market needs and future trends to evaluate program relevancy and develop curriculum to keep programs and training up-to-date with workforce and community needs and advances in technology.
6. Monitor enrollment trends among the programs within the division, coordinating recruitment and retention efforts and goals with faculty.
7. Monitor, evaluate, and recommend curriculum changes as needed and coordinate curriculum across campuses.
8. Provide leadership in the effective use of technology in on-site instruction and delivery of distance learning courses.
9. Assess personnel performance and provide professional development opportunities to maintain relevancy and efficiency of faculty and staff.
10. Coordinate with other academic leaders to develop efficient, integrated course schedules across campuses based on collection and analysis of data.
11. Provide leadership in a multi-campus organization to include assisting with recruitment and evaluation of full and adjunct faculty in coordination with appropriate dean/coordinator.
12. Assess and revise processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvement.
13. Ensure timely completion/development, execution, monitoring and submittal of all materials used in academic administration, including but not limited to course syllabi, program outlines and reviews, catalog material, budgets, personnel performance reviews and student information such as grades, attendance rosters, etc.
14. Participate in and ensure participation of area personnel in scheduled college-wide activities such as In-Service, Honor's Day, and Graduation.
15. Ensure compliance with institutional and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures and standards of accrediting bodies.
16. Communicate with the administration regularly; serve on the Instructional Council, the Planning Council, and other committees as assigned.
17. Develop, monitor, and administer all budgets for the Division.
18. Assist in developing and implementing plans to secure funding from state, federal, and private sources including government and industry grants and endowments.
19. Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to promote the College and its programs.
20. Provide leadership for developing, assessing and reporting student learning outcomes and program outcomes to improve student success.
21. Lead the Division in the institutional and, where applicable, program accreditation processes.
22. Teach classes as qualifications allow.
23. Serve on and provide leadership for appropriate college committees.
24. Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge, improving skills, and updating professional competencies.
25. Perform all duties with professionalism.
26. Perform all other such professional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution with a major in Mathematics, Natural Sciences or Engineering OR a minimum of an earned master's degree from an accredited institution and 18 graduate semester hours in a discipline in Mathematics, Natural Science or Engineering is required. Doctorate preferred.
2. A minimum of three (3) years' experience with documented progression in degree of complexity and responsibility of administrative task and leadership is required.
3. A minimum of ten (10) years' work experience in community college setting is required.
4. Classroom Teaching experience is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Proficient computer usage.
3. Understanding of the College's mission and vision.
4. Experience with Ellucian/Banner software system.
5. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
6. Demonstrated experience of successful leadership to include data collection and analysis, strategic planning, developing and measuring student and program outcomes, assessment of personnel and programs and budgeting.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy.
8. Demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum/program.
9. Demonstrated experience in data-based decision-making.
10. Demonstrated experience in the use of educational technology.
11. Demonstrated commitment to student success.
12. Successful recent full-time teaching experience.
13. Knowledge of Federal and State policies and regulations.
14. Ability to read, interpret and explain policies and procedures.
15. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner.
16. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
17. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds including students, parents, college employees, and the public.
18. Ability to handle various situations in a calm and professional manner.
19. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
20. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
21. Ability to operate in a high pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner.
22. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
23. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
24. A focus on details.
25. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
26. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
27. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet the needs of the division.
28. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282