Dean - Aviation Technologies

at WSU Tech in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

WSU Tech Benefits (Varies) :

• Paid Holidays : 15 18 paid holidays
• PTO : Earn 18 28 days annually
• Tuition Waiver Program
• KPERs

Overview / Job Summary :

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

The Dean of Aviation Technologies at WSU Tech plays a pivotal role in advancing the college's mission of delivering world-class education and workforce development in aviation.

As the academic leader of the aviation division, this position is a critical blend of 70% tactical execution and 30% strategic planning, ensuring that the aviation programs are not only operationally excellent but also aligned with broader industry trends and workforce needs.

Reporting to the Vice President of Aviation and Workforce Development, the Dean will oversee a diverse range of programs, including Aviation Maintenance, Professional Pilot, Avionics, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Non-destructive Testing, Aerospace Manufacturing and Assembly, Composite Manufacturing, and Aerospace Coatings and Painting.

The Dean will lead, manage, and supervise the delivery of instruction, ensuring that all programs meet the highest standards of quality and relevance.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to :

• Develops new and innovative programs and courses designed to meet the training and transfer needs of the community.
• Assists in the development of articulation agreements with other educational institutions.
• Oversees all classroom and laboratory space located at the WSU Tech
• Recruits, selects, assigns, manages, and evaluates faculty in areas of supervision.
• Communicates and develops relationships with industry members including Industry Advocate Team (IAT) members
• Develops partnerships with industry partners to include corporate training opportunities, scholarships, and internship / work-study arrangements to ensure transition of students to workforce.

As an outward-facing leader, the Dean will represent WSU Tech at both local and national levels, cultivating relationships with industry partners, student services, and educational institutions.

The successful candidate will champion the development of concurrent education offerings that align with state pathways, fostering a seamless transition for students from high school to full-time enrollment or program completion.

In this role, the Dean will also collaborate closely with internal external stakeholders to support the college’s commitment to academic excellence.

The Dean is responsible for maintaining and expanding WSU Tech as a global leader in aviation training.

Education :

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university,required. Master’s degreepreferred

Preferred Qualifications :

• Minimum seven years of administrator / leadership experience in a technical / career profession or in a technical college,required.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant or Pilot ratingpreferred
• Teaching experience and / or student services in adult education,preferred.
• Knowledge of career technical educational theory and evaluationpreferred.

Additional Requirements :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including outstanding speaking skills must be able to work with students, technical and administrative personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in an environment that can be extremely busy and frequently subject to change.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to accurately and quickly process, enter and audit data.

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive.

We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community.

WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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