Associate Dean (Natural and Physical Sciences) SAC - req14154
The Associate Dean provides academic and administrative leadership for programs within the Natural and Physical Sciences departments.
If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at employment@alamo.edu for clarification on eligibility of this position.
Posting closes on: 11/23/2026 at 6:00pm CST
Hours per Week: 40
Hourly or Salaried: Salary
Annual Salary: $124,141.00
Funding source: Hard Money
Number of opening: 1
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: VP Academic Success
1819 N Main Ave.
San Antonio, Texas, 78212
United States
Outside working hours if other than M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Some Evening or weekend hours may be required.
The Associate Dean serves as the College's operational leader for assigned departments. This role
translates College and District academic strategy into day-to-day department delivery by executing approved curriculum, coordinating faculty and staff, managing course scheduling and staffing, supporting student progression and completion, stewarding resources and operational readiness, and ensuring quality, assessment, and applicable compliance across assigned departments and their instructional offerings.
The Associate Dean operates within frameworks set by the College and District and provides clear
administrative authority for faculty evaluation, resource stewardship, and operational decision-making. Depending on assignment, the role may support Transfer discipline, Workforce / CTE programs, or a combination of department portfolios, with additional responsibilities as described in this job description.
Reports to the appropriate Dean, as assigned. To view a complete job description, click here.
Minimum Education and Experience:Level of educational completion as required for faculty status.Experience in college teaching, instructional administration and program planning and development with a record of increasingly broad responsibilities.Preferred Education and Experience:Advanced degree in relevant field of study.Five years of experience leading academic departments in a higher education institution.Seven or more years of experience as a faculty member at a higher education institution.Licenses and Certifications:Licenses or certifications may be required depending on programs managed (e.g., Registered Nursing license).
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