Associate Dean, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

About the role

We seek applicants for a full-time, 12-month position in the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) division. This role supports the Dean in leading the development, oversight, and operational success of division courses and programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the curriculum and instructional leader for assigned area of the division, and assist faculty in the development and review of curricula and instructional methods
• Support program reviews, general education outcome measurements, college-wide assessment initiatives, and other programming improvement efforts
• Communicate regularly with the faculty regarding instructional matters
• Promote effective integration and use of technology in teaching and learning
• Collaborate with the Dean to recruit, hire, schedule, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty
• Participate in classroom instruction and professional development opportunities to maintain best practices in teaching and leadership
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and execute initiatives and strategies to improve student recruitment, persistence, and success
• Assist the Dean in addressing student complaints
• Represent LASS programs to schools, the community, and local business and industry leaders
• Help plan and lead advisory team meetings
• Oversee budget development, approvals, and expenditures for assigned areas
• Complete reports, requests, and records for state and national agencies

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a discipline within Liberal Arts and Social Sciences division or a related field
• Successful teaching experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and to function professionally under pressure
• Ability to foster professional relationships to advance strategic goals of the division and work inclusively with diverse groups of students, employees, external leaders, and other community members

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in a community college setting
• Administrative experience in higher education or related area, which may include performance evaluation, scheduling, and staffing
• Experience with curriculum development and program review
• Record of effective leadership