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

Position Number: 7022031
Location: Monterey, CA
Position Type: Deans - Science

Monterey Peninsula College

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

Salary: $14,143.00 - $16,111.00 Monthly
Job Type: Administrator
Job Number: 2025-0053
Closing: 4/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Academic Affairs

Description

Priority Screening Date: April 17, 2026

Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Mission, Vision, Values, and Institutional Goals (Download PDF reader), Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and
Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational and career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.

JOB SUMMARY
Under direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Instruction provides leadership and oversight for academic programs, services, projects, and initiatives in assigned areas; supports innovation and continuous improvement of programs and services; oversees the development and implementation of curriculum, class scheduling, enrollment management, learning assessment, and program review; collaborates with internal and external partners to support student success and attainment of educational goals; plans, aligns and administers budgets; ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, policies, procedures, and requirements; serves as an advisor to the Vice President of Academic Affairs on matters related to their assigned areas; and performs related duties as assigned.

Assigned areas may include a combination of STEM programs, including those in Life Sciences (Anatomy, Biology, Public Health, and Physiology) and Physical Sciences (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Earth Science, Math, and Physics), as well as Allied Health programs, such as Kinesiology and Nursing, and/or other programs and services on the Monterey, Marina, and/or Seaside campuses, based on the needs of the College. In addition, the Dean will represent the College in external career and transfer partnerships and initiatives; and oversee grants and categorical funding that supports STEM programs and other assigned areas. The Dean will support the development and expansion of programs and services in their assigned areas.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A Dean of Instruction is an Educational Administrator distinguished from other Dean classifications by its responsibility for directing and managing academic programs and employees. Responsibilities include ensuring access to high quality credit and non-credit academic programs in a variety of formats and modalities, and adherence to federal, state, and local policies, rules, regulations, and requirements.

Example of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Provide vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic, and innovative community of faculty, staff and students in assigned areas; plan, implement, and evaluate strategies, goals, and objectives of assigned areas in support of the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and objectives.

2. Provide leadership and collaborate with other managers, faculty, and staff to foster a culture of, understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, religious, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and employees attending or working on a community college campus.

3. Provide leadership and support for faculty to develop and implement academic programs and curriculum that reflect relevant discipline and industry standards and support attainment of learning outcomes and equitable achievement of educational goals for all students; work in collaboration with faculty, staff, and other managers to assess the delivery of programs and services in order to support student success with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes.

4. Oversees the development and management of schedules for instruction and services in assigned areas to ensure equitable student access, maintain enrollment, ensure equitable student support, and facilitate equitable completion of student educational goals; monitors and reports enrollment, retention, and completion in assigned areas; manages faculty assignments and load for assigned areas; and coordinates requests to ensure adequate resources to support faculty, staff, and students in assigned areas.

5. Oversee the selection and performance of assigned managers, faculty, and staff; establish performance requirements and professional learning goals for direct reports; regularly monitors performance and evaluates assigned managers and classified staff according to Collective Bargaining Agreements and College procedures and timelines; participates in the evaluation of assigned faculty according to Collective Bargaining Agreements and College procedures and timelines; makes recommendations to the Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding professional learning needs, performance improvement interventions, and strategies to retain faculty and staff in areas of supervision.

6. to inform resource allocation and ensure the quality of programs and services and implement improvements and innovations in support of achievement for all students; support regular review of relevant, meaningfully disaggregated data to evaluate progress and inform plans for continued improvement and innovation; ensure timely completion of learning assessment, program review action plans, and other required components of the College's planning, evaluation, and resource allocation processes; participates in institutional and programmatic accreditation process.

7. Develop and monitor budgets; use the results of planning and evaluation and other data to forecast staffing and resource requirements, recommends allocation of resources to support programs and services, manages area budgets and expenditures; participates in researching and seeking new categorical and grant funding to support programs and initiatives; manages grant budgets and reporting requirements and ensures compliance with all related guidelines, legal mandates, and reporting requirements.

8. Support professional learning for faculty and staff in assigned areas; collaborates with other areas of the College to provide training, resources, and support for faculty to provide instruction and services in delivery modes using methodologies that meet student and curricular needs and promote learning and achievement for all students; participate in regular assessment of professional learning and growth to ensure overall effectiveness in promoting success for all students and meeting institutional and employee needs.

9. Facilitate collaboration between the College and K-12, university, industry, workforce, and community partners to ensure that academic programs and services reflect relevant discipline and industry standards and provide students with pathways to transfer and employment; facilitate the creation and implementation of dual enrollment and transfer pathways and partnerships in assigned areas; ensure that information shared about College programs and services is clear, accurate, and accessible.

10. Participate in managing and resolving student complaints and grievances and managing situations related to student conduct and discipline, as outlined in College policies and procedures; participate in responding to informal and formal grievances; may participate on the behavioral intervention team; assist with responding to students in crisis and provide guidance to employees and students on campus services, programs, and resources available to assist students.

11. Maintain knowledge of current trends, laws, regulations, guidelines and practices in higher education and in areas of responsibility; participate in ongoing professional development that is aligned with the College mission and institutional goals and promotes success for employees and students.

12. Develop and deliver reports and presentations to the campus community, including the Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership Team, participatory governance groups, educational partners, industry partners, legislature, community groups, and others, as appropriate; represents the District and College at local, regional, state and national meetings, events, and conferences as well as consortia meetings, consortia, workgroups, taskforces, and committees.

13. Actively participate in participatory governance committees, special projects, and initiatives. Represents Academic Affairs and assigned divisions, departments, and programs in participatory governance. Provides leadership for committees, workgroups, special projects, and initiatives, as assigned.

14. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for service as an educational administrator shall be both of the following:

(a) Possession of a master's degree; and

(b) One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.

Or the equivalent, as defined by the College's equivalency process.

Desired Education and/or Experience

Five years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a leadership role (e.g., department chair, division chair, program coordinator, director, associate dean, or dean) in an academic program or service, preferably in a California community college.
Demonstrated experience collaborating campus-wide to create an educational environment that supports student success, effectively leading to educational goal attainment.
Experience providing instruction in higher education, preferably in STEM or related discipline.
Demonstrated experience supporting and mentoring faculty and staff and advocating for support and resources that reflect the unique needs of STEM disciplines.
Experience supporting curriculum and program development and supporting innovation in the design and implementation of programs and learning environments, preferably in STEM or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience collaborating campus-wide to implement initiatives related to ensuring equitable student access, providing holistic student support, and increasing student success and completion (such as AB 705/1705 and AB 928, or equivalent) and supporting faculty and staff in navigating the required changes.
Experience overseeing budgets, grants, and categorical funding that support STEM and related programs.
Evidence of understanding the diverse backgrounds and lived experiences of California Community College students, particularly those in STEM and Allied Health programs, and the ability to work collaboratively across the institution to advance equitable access, support services, student success, and workforce outcomes.

Knowledge of:

Theories, principles and practices utilized to plan, develop, and implement higher education curriculum and instruction and instructional support programs.
Leadership principles and methods for goal setting and long-range planning, program
development/implementation, delegation, and employee supervision.
Theories, principles, and practices utilized to research, develop, and implement higher education student learning and success programs and services.
Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of program, administrative, and organizational analysis as well as planning and management as applicable to academic programs and services.
Technology used to support tasks related to management, coordination, planning, tracking, communication (e.g., student information systems, spreadsheets, word processing, websites, learning management systems).
Accreditation standards and requirements, including the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and program-specific accreditation.
Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions governing area of assignment including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Americans with Disabilities Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the California Education Code.
Systems used for tracking student registration, enrollment, retention, completion as well as general recordkeeping, budgeting, payroll and general accounting.
Principles and practices of effective communication; effective written and verbal communication, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures, and collective bargaining agreements.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the assigned programs and services and assigned managers, faculty, and staff.
Direct planning and program review process including developing and monitoring student learning and success outcomes; participate in accreditation processes.
Provide administrative oversight and financial management including effective utilization of staff and resources, performing operational and mandated reporting, and ensuring grants and external funding compliance.
Collaboratively work with administration, faculty, and staff to respond to local, state, and federal student success initiatives founded upon enrollment management principles; provide expert advice in areas of expertise.
Identify and implement processes and technological enhancements to support student learning and academic support services and increase staff productivity.
Understand, interpret, and apply policies and procedures, regulations, government and state code, and other applicable laws.
Develop and maintain an effective work environment that fosters diversity, respect, and engagement.
Facilitate professional development and training of employees.
Represent the District in a variety of forums and interactions with other educational institutions, partnerships, community groups, and the public.
Organize, set priorities, and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
Compose clear and effective analyses, reports, studies, agreements, presentations, and other written materials for delivery to diverse audiences.
Ensure compliance with District safety programs, policies and procedures.
Exercise insight and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential personnel, student, business and community issues and situations.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the academic, ethnic, socio economic, disability, and gender diversity of students and employees attending or working on a community college campus.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Physical Effort / Work Environment

Light to moderate physical effort in a primarily office work environment.
Extended periods of sitting.
Occasional standing, walking, stooping, bending and kneeling.
Periodic handling and lifting of 10 pounds.
May have to operate a vehicle or travel to locations other than primary worksite.

Application Requirements

All applicants are required to submit:

A completed online District application form, submitted via our website.
A resume/curriculum vitae that details all relevant education, training, professional research or presentations, and work experience.
All undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts. Unofficial copies may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of the interview. For foreign degrees, you are required to attach an evaluation for US equivalency.
A cover letter (maximum three [3] pages) that outlines your preparation for the duties and responsibilities of the position and clearly addresses how you meet the Desired Education and/or Experience listed in the job announcement. The cover letter must also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including specific examples of how you have addressed institutional or structural barriers in your current or previous roles to advance diversity, equity and inclusion and student achievement.

Salary
Management Salary Schedule-Range 38 Salary: $14,143 (Step I) - $16,111 (Step V) per month, depending upon experience and qualifications.
Benefits

Monterey Peninsula College offers excellent employee benefits, ranging from health, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and long-term disability, provides sick leave and contributes to the CalSTRS or CalPERS retirement plan. Participation in tax-deferred plans is available.

Candidate Travel Reimbursement

Monterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.

For questions, please contact:

Jennifer Baughn, Human Resources Manager & Title IX Officer

jbaughn@mpc.edu

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mpc/jobs/5279284/dean-of-instruction-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem