Dean, Allied Health in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Dean, Allied Health - North Campus

PRIMARY FUNCTION:Lead the division of Allied Health

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Job Functions

• The Dean is responsible for curriculum development, implementation, administration, planning and scheduling; student advisement and retention; faculty recruitment, supervision and development; short- and long-term strategic planning; budgeting; interaction with industry advisory boards and other external constituencies; and accreditation and licensing issues.
• Develops strategies to support recruitment and retention of allied health students.
• Provides leadership, direction, and administrative support to the department chairs, faculty and staff; includes mentoring department chairs and directors.
• Participates in the selection of full-time faculty.
• Directs and supervises faculty professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Works with department chairs to enhance existing programs and develop new programs or courses based on the needs of the college's service area.
• Develops, in consultation with department chairs, a schedule that maximizes enrollment and responds to students' needs.
• Collaborates with department chairs on curriculum review and approval processes.
• Plans, directs and participates in program reviews and student learning outcomes assessment activities.
• Analyzes course and faculty evaluations and makes recommendations in collaboration with department chairs for improvement.

Additional Job Functions:

• Evaluates curriculum based on industry requirements for applicability to current market trends and ensures compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board guidelines.
• Plans and administers budget for assigned areas.
• Plans, develops and implements innovative partnerships with business/industry, government agencies, high schools, universities, and other entities.
• Supports the department chairs and lead faculty with their advisory committee responsibilities.
• Evaluates the need for new equipment, ensures equipment is purchased in a timely manner and assumes responsibility for the equipment inventory.
• Seeks and provides managerial oversight of private, state and federal grants.
• Attends campus activities such as performances and student-sponsored events to support student personal and professional development.
• Works with community groups to foster a working relationship for the college.
• Oversees resolution of conflicts with department chairs involving faculty, staff or student issues.

REQUIRED/MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities:

• Applicant must have excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership abilities and proven results.
• Proven teaching success in higher education.
• Demonstrate substantial and noteworthy achievement in curriculum management;
• Possess effective and consistent interpersonal, organizational, conflict-resolution, and management skills;
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology and software used to support academic and administrative operations;
• Demonstrate administrative experience, including the ability to establish priorities, balance competing demands, and make informed decisions through consultation;
• Demonstrate experience effectively leading, developing, and motivating faculty and staff;
• Ability to lead a districtwide division and ensure continuity and excellence in operations and education.

EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE:

Required Education:

• Minimumof a master’s degree in an allied health discipline or a closely related fieldfrom a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Education:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in anallied health discipline or a closely related field from a regionallyaccredited institution.
  

Required Experience:

• Three years of teaching experience.

• Three to five years ofprogressively responsible higher education experience, including successfulteaching experience at the college level and the ability to relate effectivelywith faculty and staff members.
  

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of relevant alliedhealth clinical experience.

• Five years of successful teachingexperience at the community college level in a related field with six or moreyears of progressive and strategic administrative experience in highereducation at the community college level or equivalent experience.
  

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current professional license orcertification in an allied health discipline, when required for practice in thediscipline.

Note: This position has opportunity for limited remote workarrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies,procedures, and needs of the College.

Salary Grade: 204

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6386

Posting Close Date: 9/21/2026 at 6 pm CST

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

Annual Security Report: The San Jacinto College Police Department is responsible for preparing and distributing the Annual Security Report to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Equal Opportunity Statement: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, religion, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies: Sandra Ramirez, VCHR Org/Talent Effectiveness, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504, 281-991-2659. sandra.ramirez@sjcd.edu.