Dean of Natural Sciences

Dean of Natural Sciences

Salary

$178,439.93 - $193,149.12 Annually

Location

(SCC) 3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95822

Job Type

Manager - Educational Administrator

Job Number

REQ01612

College

Sacramento City College

Department

SCC Science & Allied Health

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LRMA

Beginning (on or about)

01/04/2027

Work Schedule

The assignment may include day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus hours.

Hours per Week

40; may exceed 40 hours per week based on needs

Additional Salary Information

Additional stipend for an earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

Campus Website

https://scc.losrios.edu/about-us/our-values

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Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the Associate Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of the Natural Sciences will be responsible for performing duties in the administration and supervision of the instructional area. Duties include: instructor assignments, class schedules, staff evaluations and development, curriculum evaluation and development, budget recommendations, facilities utilization, and administration for day, extended day, weekend, off-campus, and summer offerings. The disciplines supervised by the Dean of Natural Sciences include: Astronomy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, and Physics.

We Value:

Experience with and/or an understanding of: laboratory safety procedures associated with the operation of science labs; an understanding of the needs of adult learners with diverse backgrounds and cultural styles, as well as the unique characteristics of community college students; expertise in diverse teaching and learning strategies; commitment to fostering continued and ongoing professional growth for all faculty and staff, modeling this in a leadership role; collegiality and broad participation in the work and tasks of the department, area, college, and district.

Typical Duties

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership in the area of Natural Sciences, including recruitment, program development, and program review and evaluation.
• Assisting with the development of partnerships with external agencies relevant to the Natural Sciences area, including articulation with area school districts and business and industry workforce development.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of program advisory committees.
• Promoting the assessment of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student development programs in the area.
• Providing leadership for the integration of career and general education courses and programs.
• Developing and managing appropriate grant opportunities and collaborative projects.
• Providing leadership in assuring access for students through distance education and educational center offerings.
• Preparing and assisting in reports as necessary for the Vice President and President.
• Working evenings and weekends as required.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Have one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

NOTE: Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then "Minimum Qualifications Handbook".

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents:

Applicants must submit the following

• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Request for Management Transfer Form (if applicable)

Additional Instructions:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see other documents e.g. "see resume" or "see transcripts" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

As a Los Rios employee, you have access to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and security both inside and outside of work.

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Minimum Qualification Verification Agreement I understand that if selected for hire, I will be required to submit official transcripts, licenses/certificates, and verification of qualifying work experience, as applicable.

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

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Employer Los Rios Community College District (CA)

Address 1919 Spanos Ct

Sacramento, California, 95825

Phone (916) 568-3020

Website https://losrios.edu/