Dean of Career and Technical Education

About the role

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position that reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and is located at the JWCC campus in Quincy, Illinois. Position begins immediately.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to John Wood Community College's mission, vision, values & goals.
• Provide leadership necessary to develop and maintain viable programs of study which meet the needs of students related to classes in the CTE division.
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Academic Affairs to provide comprehensive supervision of all CTE program areas.
• Ensure there are regular evaluations of and appropriate revisions to curricular offerings, and promptly implement curricular changes as might be required.
• Supervise and evaluate full-time and part-time CTE faculty and staff members.
• Actively assist with the recruitment and selection of faculty, staff, and adjuncts within the division.
• Promote and foster open communication among all faculty, both full-time and adjunct, which includes conducting divisional and/or inter-departmental meetings on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with department chairs, directors, and coordinators to create department course schedules for each semester in a timely manner.
• Serve as a college's principal contact with the Illinois Community College Board's (ICCB) Division of Vocational-Technical Education.
• Represent the College as required, on external boards, committees, commissions, etc.
• Serve as a member on institutional committees.
• Travel as required with the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Required.
• Experience 3-5 years of work experience in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Truck Driver Training or other CTE related field required.
• Leadership or teaching experience in community colleges preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Data-minded leadership.
• Familiarity with and use of a Student Information System.
• Strong curriculum and assessment experience.

Work Schedule

Full-time position with a typical schedule of Monday-Thursday (8am - 5pm) and Friday (8am - 12pm).

Benefits

• 36-hour work week, Friday's get off work at noon!
• Earn 3.7 weeks of vacation in your first year!
• Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
• 19 Paid Holidays!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Only $5 per pay period for Employee Coverage!
• Wellness Program.
• College provided life and disability insurance!
• State University Retirement System.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• JWCC Tuition Waiver for Employees + Dependents

Application

To receive full consideration, submit a resume with cover letter by visiting https://jwcc.aaimtrack.com/jobs/. Position is open until filled. 06/10/2026

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.