Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the Associate Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Language Arts and Library is responsible for the administration and supervision of the instructional area, including the day-to-day operations, teaching assignments, staff evaluation and development, curriculum, budget, advisory committees, and the administration of day, evening, off campus, and summer offerings. The Dean of Language Arts and Library provides general supervision of the affairs of the area and works with college and district staff in these areas of responsibilities.
The disciplines supervised by the Dean of Language Arts and Library include: English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Journalism, Library, and the Writing Center. Classes in these disciplines are offered on the main campus in Sacramento, the Davis Center, the West Sacramento Center, and other off campus sites.
The Language Arts and Library Division maintains a focus on a philosophy of collegiality and innovation while focusing efforts on equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students. It consistently refines and develops its programs in English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Journalism, Library, and the Writing Center to be responsive to the large number of students that it serves.
- Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution completed by January 4, 2027.
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Have one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
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Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
NOTE: Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at the California Community Colleges website then "Minimum Qualifications Handbook".
Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.
Required Application Documents:
Applicants must submit the following
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Los Rios Community College District Application
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Letter of Interest
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Resume
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Request for Management Transfer Form (Download PDF reader) (if applicable)
Additional Instructions:
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Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
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Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
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Applications stating see other documents e.g. “see resume” or “see transcripts” will be disqualified.
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Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.
