JOB
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Priority Screening Date: July 20, 2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, please visit our job site
SELECTION PROCESS
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Please be sure to review the Required Application Documents section below to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after the priority date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled.
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The initial screening will begin after the priority date, and applicants will be notified of their status, either way, thereafter. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted separately to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee.
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Tentative Interview Timeline: First-level interviews are tentatively slated to be held between September 11 - September 25 and will take place remotely, via Zoom. Final interviews are tentatively slated to take place between October 16 - October 30 and will be held in person, on our Kentfield campus. Timeline is subject to change.
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This position performs its duties on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel or relocation at this time.
OVERVIEW
College of Marin seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee the planning, development, and management of an instructional division. This role involves directing innovative educational programs—including credit, noncredit, career training, apprenticeships, and community-focused initiatives—while fostering partnerships with K-12 schools, four-year institutions, and workforce development groups. The Dean ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards and provides expert support to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student Learning and Success.
The ideal candidate is an equity-minded, student-focused educational leader committed to innovation, collaboration, and compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. Join us in shaping academic excellence and expanding opportunities for our diverse student community!
The Dean directs and oversees management of academic programs in English and Humanities, noncredit academic and basic skills instructional programs including English as a Second Language, Fine Arts World Languages and Cultures, and Performing Arts; plans, manages and directs the programs and activities of the college’s Library, Fine Arts Gallery and James Dunn Theatre.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.
We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2025 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latinx (36% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. Our high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by its faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2025, COM’s workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (20%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (6%), White (52%), and Multi-racial (4%) employees.
College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS
Please see the Required Application Documents section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
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Plans, implements and evaluates short- and long-range strategies, goals and objectives for assigned instructional division and related departments’ division credit, noncredit, not-for-credit, and contract workforce development curriculum, accreditation, student learning outcomes, program review, and related programs, staffing, services and facilities; with senior administrative staff, Academic Senate and other groups, designs and recommends student academic support services and activities that comply with and foster advancement of Equal Opportunity policies and services.
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With other Deans, develops class schedules and student learning support programs, pursuant to proper course articulation policies and standards, student diversity, student needs, and program requirements; develops, analyzes and implements curriculum standards to meet student objectives; provides technical advice on changes and modifications of curriculum and transfer articulation proposals; collaborates with academic and student support program managers, faculty and appropriate staff to build, foster and advance student-centered programs, services and activities.
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Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of division and department directors, faculty, classified managers and staff in assigned division; directs and manages the selection, onboarding and orientation of full-and part-time faculty and divisional staff; coordinates associated processes with Human Resources in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, District policies and established procedures.
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Oversees and ensures the timely evaluation of faculty; encourages continuing professional development; works with employees on performance issues; oversees, facilitates and/or acts as a final adjudicator in faculty, staff, student and community conflict resolution and grievance processes; chairs and oversees tenure-track faculty, probationary and part-time faculty evaluation and review processes and tenure-track search committees.
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Plans, projects and recommends short- and long-range staffing and student support resource requirements; contributes to the development of annual budgets and resource allocation; researches, develops, recommends, implements and evaluates externally-funded initiatives and opportunities; ensures compliance with external funding guidelines and all legal mandates; manages and directs development, implementation and evaluation of work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
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Facilitates grant and external funding; identifies and oversees application processes; ensures proposals meet funding agency requirements and priorities; ensures accuracy of fiscal management processes including budget planning, expenditure management, auditing and appropriate usage of grant funds; develops and submits mid-year and annual budgets to the District, State Chancellor’s Office and other funding sources; ensures District compliance with mandated program and reporting initiatives, requirements and regulations.
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Directly and through subordinate Directors and staff, plans, directs and develops programs to support instructional and work-based learning including instruction through multiple modalities, apprenticeships, internships, clinical placements and job placement services; develops effective partnerships with businesses and industries to develop and implement learning programs that provide career mobility through flexible service delivery modalities that support access and equitable student outcomes; identifies labor market gaps and training needs including conducting quantitative and qualitative needs assessments, and develops customized workforce training solutions.
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Collaborates with K-12 partners, particularly secondary institutions, to create dual enrollment and other career pathways; develops pathway maps from junior high school through employment or transfer; develops and implements summer experiences; ensures dual enrollment units are transferable to community college and Cal State systems.
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Working with faculty, ensures that each instructional and career technical program has an active advisory board that meets regularly to provide input concerning program design and implementation; provides guidance in working with advisory boards and attends advisory board meetings; assists with the institutional accreditation process and accreditation processes for individual programs.
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Participates in participatory governance consultations and collaboration with the Academic Senate and other faculty groups on a variety of institutional issues; provides guidance to and receives recommendations from the Academic Senate and other representative organizations, as applicable, regarding the planning, implementation and review of student success programs, services, activities and related matters.
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With department administration and staff, ensures compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 5, accreditation standards, Board Policies and Administrative Procedures; oversees and participates in reviewing equity, workforce training and program outcomes and assessments; develops and updates reports and data-tracking success measures for enrollment, student financial support, and programs in area of responsibility; ensures timely and accurate reporting of mandated reports and data.
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Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership and other groups; represents the District and presents at community meetings and events and at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars; serves as the institutional liaison to K-12 and four-year institutions, to local, state and federal economic and workforce training agencies and partner organizations.
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Advocates for the use of technology to deliver instruction and services to students, while reserving human resources to provide personal assistance and developmental activities for students.
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May act in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent / Vice President of Student Learning and Success.
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Performs related duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
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Participates in the oversight of academic integrity and student behavior and administration of due process and student discipline, the student appeal process, and the District’s responses to informal and formal grievances.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY & RETIREMENT PLAN
The Interim Dean of Instruction - Arts & Humanities is an educational administrative position, in compliance with all applicable sections of the California Education Code. Educational administrators also participate in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) through District and employee contributions. Educational administrative employees are employed subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the individual’s employment agreement with the District.
SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: Management Level M47
Full Salary Range: $180,924 to $222,384 annually.
Starting Salary Range: $180,924 to $193,788 annually (Step 1 to Step 3). Background and experience will determine placement. Step 3 is the maximum entering step.
Please refer to the Management Salary Schedule on our Human Resources website for detailed information.
HEALTH, WELFARE and FRINGE BENEFITS
Marin Community College District (MCCD) offers a generous suite of health, welfare, and fringe benefits for benefit-eligible
Educational Administrators, including:
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Medical Insurance: The District offers three plan options through each carrier; Kaiser and Blue Shield. The District's 2025/2026 contributions for medical coverage are as follows (rates subject to change on 10/1/2026):
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Employee-only: $1,700/month
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Employee plus one dependent: $2,400/month
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Employee plus two or more dependents: $2,900/month
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Dental Insurance: Delta Dental coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
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Vision Insurance: VSP coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
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Sick Leave: Accrues on an annual rate of 10 days per year; possible additional sick leave is accruable for work assigned during intersession.
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Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS): MCCD contributes 19.10% of employee’s creditable earnings to CalSTRS on a monthly basis. Mandatory employee contribution for 2026/2027 is 10.205% – 10.25%, depending on original date of membership and prior membership status. Note: Neither CalSTRS members nor MCCD contributes to Social Security for CalSTRS-covered service.
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Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: Additional tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plans are also offered.
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Basic Life & AD&D Insurance: $50,000 (premium paid by MCCD)
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Voluntary Life Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
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Long-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
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Short-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
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Voluntary AD&D Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
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Other Employee-Paid Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); pet insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Benefits Available through Selected Medical Plan (no cost to employee):
KEY: ALL = All members eligible; BS = Blue Shield members eligible; KA = Kaiser members eligible
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24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program (ALL)
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Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc (ALL)
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24/7 Physician Access through MD Live (BS)
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Generic Medications through Costco (BS)
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Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health (BS)
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Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health (BS)
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Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health (BS)
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Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain through Hinge Health (BS)
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Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery (BS)
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ClassPass: Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes (KA).
For more information regarding MCCD’s comprehensive benefit plans, please see our Marin Community College District 2025/2026 Employee Benefit Guide.
