Instructional Dean

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In this position, you will lead academic programs in Career & Technical Education, some transfer, and instructional support areas while fostering excellence, supporting student success through innovative programming and building partnerships that promote equitable education both within the college and throughout the community.

No two days are the same in this role, but here are some broad activities in which you will be engaged.

• You will lead academic departments by ensuring alignment with the College mission, overseeing program development, maintaining accreditation standards, and managing Perkins funding while fostering innovation and community partnerships.
• You will direct personnel management including hiring, evaluation, supervision, and professional development of faculty and staff, while supporting promotions and tenure processes and collective bargaining compliance.
• You will oversee administrative functions including course scheduling, budget management, grant development, and representation on various college committees and councils at local, regional, and national levels.
• You will drive student success by facilitating high-quality instruction, leading assessment practices, conducting classroom observations, and coordinating with department chairs to address student concerns.
• You will promote an inclusive environment by modeling cultural competency, ensuring ADA compliance, advocating for diverse perspectives, and supporting student services from orientation through career planning.
• You will collaborate with a dynamic and focused dean team and Vice President of Academic Affairs who prioritize faculty and student success.

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Effective and positive collaboration in a team environment, actively participating in group decision-making, communicating openly, and supporting the team in its work toward common goals
• Strong commitment to shared governance and to serving as an advocate for faculty, staff, and diverse student learners within institutional policies, practices, and strategic directions.
• Demonstrated commitment to the concept, values, and ideals of a comprehensive community college and to teaching excellence and standards of quality in all areas of instruction and instructional support.
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel, budgets, and instructional resources; familiarity with regional accreditation standards, with specialized accreditation, certification, and licensure requirements.
• Proven record of leadership in outcomes assessment and data‑driven decision making
• Ability to work cooperatively with, and contribute to, a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.

Working hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours or schedule changes may be required based on work requirements including attending monthly evening board meetings. Work is performed in an office setting, mostly sitting with frequent computer use. Individual is required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

• Minimum of two (2) years college teaching experience as a full‑time faculty member or closely related equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years administrative experience in an academic setting.
• Two (2) years of…