New

Dean of Science, Math, and Allied Health

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, North Little Rock
Feb 03, 2026
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Closing Date: 08/31/2026 Type of Position:Chair Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (501) 812-2839. Department:Provost Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:Under the direction of the Provost, the Dean of Science, Math, and Allied Health provides leadership and vision for the college to meet its mission of delivering academic instruction in the disciplines of science, mathematics, pre-healthcare studies, emergency medical sciences, nursing, dental assisting, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and health information technology. Additionally, the Dean will manage the public - private relationship with Baptist Health and St. Vincent Health for the occupational therapy assistant and radiography programs. The Dean will promote and ensure a student learning success environment that supports faculty in innovative and relevant teaching practices. The Dean directly supports planning, budgeting, evaluation, and development of existing and new programs, as well as facilitating coordination across academic disciplines to ensure student and program success. In this work, the Dean will work collaboratively with administrative personnel, department chairs, program directors, faculty, and colleagues across campus for program development, recruitment, and retention initiatives. The Dean will also work with other deans and the Provost to advance UA-PTC's mission. General Responsibilities: Teaches two courses annually; Assures that the college's strategic objectives are met through robust assessment practices; Fosters a culture of evidence-based practice with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff; Maintains accreditations with state, regional, and national organizations; Provides leadership in the evaluation and professional development of administrative personnel, department chairs, program directors, faculty, and staff; conducts annual and comprehensive evaluations for faculty, staff, assigned programs, services, and activities; Develops and directs the preparation and management of budgets and provides oversight for effective resource management; Fosters a culture of transparent and consistent communication with faculty and staff in the school, as well as with college and community partners; Provides high-level leadership including mentoring and coaching for faculty and staff; Develops, monitors, and implements goals and objectives that are directly aligned to the UA-PTC Strategic Plan; Holds regular meetings with faculty and staff to ensure communication, collaboration, and effectiveness of programs; Facilitates and supports faculty-driven science, mathematics, and allied health instructional activities; Promotes the assessment of academic outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning; Assists faculty in the development of student learning outcomes as aligned to Program Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes. Responsible for ensuring that learning and service area outcomes are developed, implemented, and assessed for assigned programs and services, and that academic achievement is monitored for improvement; Works with the community, local schools, and college representatives to create educational partnerships between the college and the community; Actively manages clinical site MOUs and clinical site compliance; Maintains responsibility for utilizing data, surveys, and studies to identify the appropriate direction for assigned programs to ensure relevancy and continuous quality improvement of those programs; Assists instructional programs to acquire funding and other resources through grants with partnerships and other local, regional, and state entities; Interprets and performs assignments in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including contractual regulations; Facilitates coordination and alignment of instructional programs with local and regional K-12 programs, higher education institutions, and adult education programs; Ensures that scheduled planning and program review processes are implemented and monitored; Provides leadership for and contributes to the accreditation process; Participates in institutional shared governance; Supervises, evaluates, and provides leadership to assigned faculty and staff; Ensures the preparation of reports and records for grant and other specially funded programs, and supports faculty and directors in development and compliance for programs; Examines, evaluates, and recommends technological innovations; Collaborates and communicates with other administrators in the development and planning of programs and services within the scope of assignment; Represents the School at community, economic development, and educational events; and Performs related duties as required or assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Earned a Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education and qualified to teach in a discipline within the School of Science, Math, and Allied Health At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in academic administrative leadership; including successful teaching experience in an accredited institution of higher education; Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in higher education; Experience in developing an academic vision and creating effective planning and implementation processes linked to that vision; Evidence of commitment to collegial, consultative processes in a shared-governance environment; Experience in writing programmatic accreditation reports and managing the accreditation process; Demonstrated ability to manage effectively; Experience with the operational and financial management of an academic unit/department/school/division including strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and personnel administration; Evidence of commitment to collaboration, transparency and ethical behavior; Evidence of effective collaboration with external stakeholders; Experience with student recruitment and retention and an understanding of underserved student populations. Must be able to build and maintain a team. Must have computer word processing, spreadsheet, and email experience. Frequent work around construction and remodeling sites required. Must be able to work flexible hours including, on occasion, nights and weekends. This is a security sensitive position. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal Degree Additional Information: Special Instructions to Applicants Salary Range Salary Information: $90,000-$99,338 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s) Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Contact Information: Human Resources humanresources@uaptc.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity:Driving, Kneeling, Lifting Occasional Physical Activity:Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping Benefits Eligible:Yes