Dean of Faculty Development and Instructional Quality

Position Title: FT Dean of Faculty Development and Instructional Quality

Position Classification: Full-Time Administration

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Education - Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum, Educational Leadership, or related field and at least seven (7) years of relevant work experience; or Doctoral Degree with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Experience - Minimum three (3) years of experience in higher education administration; two (2) years Post‑secondary teaching experience required; experience in curriculum development and faculty development preferred.
• Skills - Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the community college; commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment and respect for individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs; demonstrated alignment with the philosophy and purpose of a comprehensive community college; demonstrated effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking, problem solving, team building, public speaking and mediation; proven leadership abilities and a commitment to ongoing professional development;
  
  knowledge of shared governance, faculty evaluation processes, and accreditation requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership to ensure academic excellence and continuous faculty development;
Provide leadership and oversight for full‑time, part‑time, and adjunct faculty across all academic departments; coordinate faculty workload, scheduling, and assignments in collaboration with academic affairs; coordinate all extra‑duty or overload faculty assignments in accordance with collective bargaining agreement; foster a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, assessment, and innovation; support faculty in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and instructional practices;

promote student‑centered learning, equity‑minded instruction, and inclusive pedagogical practices; provide leadership in long‑term academic planning, including the development of innovative academic programs and curricula to meet student needs and workforce demands; maintain policies and practices that align with accreditation, governance, and institutional requirements; support accreditation self‑studies, reports, and site visits related to academic programs and faculty; oversee faculty recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, retention, and professional development in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and institutional policies;

collaborate with Human Resources department to address faculty performance concerns and participate in progressive disciplinary process in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and institutional policies as needed; promote technology‑enhanced learning, online and hybrid instruction, and innovative pedagogical practices; develop, manage, and monitor instructional and developmental budgets; collaborate with academic affairs, enrollment management, and student success to improve student retention, persistence, and completion;

support initiatives related to admissions, onboarding, advising, and academic support services; serve on college committees and represent Academic Affairs in campus‑wide and external partnerships; other related duties as assigned.

Entry Salary: $87,295.64/ annual

Standard Work Week: 35 hours

Apply End Date: March 8, 2026.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution;

the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');
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