Associate Dean of Science, Engineering & Mathematics
El Camino College
Associate Dean of Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Req: A2526-051
Division: Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Close Date: Close Date: MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.
Complete job description and application available online at: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic
KEY ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direction of an assigned Dean, exercise direct leadership of the areas assigned providing functional supervision over assigned positions and instructional divisions: the Mathematical Sciences Division (which includes Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics), and the Natural Sciences Division (which includes Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Geology/Earth Science, and Physics).
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist the Dean with leading the division.
2. Work directly with diverse faculty and staff to support the efforts of the Dean in the development and maintenance of academic programs, curriculum, and schedules.
3. Address student petitions, complaints, and requests in accordance with El Camino College policies.
ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
1. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the regulations, policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria for assigned programs and ensure compliance with the College's policies, procedures, and practices.
2. Strengthen processes, programs, and services through the effective and efficient use of assessment, program review, planning, and resource allocation. Implement priorities in conjunction with the College's comprehensive planning and budgeting guidelines. Implement an organizational structure that maximizes utilization of resources and ensures effective and efficient delivery of services.
3. Train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate the performance of managerial, professional, operational, technical, and support personnel as assigned; recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions as needed;
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or engineering.
Experience: One (1) year of formal training or leadership experience related to the administrator's assignment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable Education: Educational qualifications for an instructional position related to the administrator's assignment.
Desirable Experience: Equivalent of five (5) years of full-time teaching experience at an institution of higher education; and three (3) years of formal training or leadership experience related to the administrator's assignment.
Knowledge/Areas of Expertise:
* Assess and evaluate programs and personnel.
* Leading or organizing professional development activities.
Abilities/Skills:
* Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
* Work cooperatively with others.
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 AT 3:00 P.M.
SALARY: The starting salary range $150,576 (Annually)
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until Step F is reached ($174,576 annually).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full-time, 12-month, educational administrator position. Educational Administrators are employed on an initial one-year contract stating terms and conditions of employment. Contracts are subject to renewal and board approval to confirm continued employment.
Administrators may work all or a portion of the work days that fall between December 25 and January 1. Administrators may also use their accrued vacation days to cover all or a portion of the work days that fall between December 25 and January 1.
ADA ACCOMMODATIONS
Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)
INTERVIEW EXPENSES
Individuals identified for FINAL interviews are eligible to have expenses paid. Reimbursement will be limited to economy airfare (to and from point of origin) and for meals and lodging. The maximum allocated for meals, lodging and transportation is $600. Finalists must complete and submit a W-9 Form and Human Resource's "Interview Expense Reimbursement Form" and include appropriate support documentation to receive the allowable reimbursement amount.
TO APPLY
An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:
Online application: http://www.elcamino.edu/jobs
Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.
Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.
Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE PDF document.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf
Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
If you need assistance, you may call 310-660-3593 Ext. 3807 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or by email at [email protected].
Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).
FOR FURTHER INQUIRIES OR APPLICATION MATERIAL SUBMISSION QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
El Camino College
HR Service Partner
Robert Swain
310-660-3593, Ext. 3473
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90506
JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published an Annual Security Report, and all required statistical data. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous disability three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.
EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
