Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a talented Assistant Dean of Business, Computing & Social Science (BCSS) to join our team of higher education professionals who are committed to student success. Candidates who subscribe to the notion of becoming a student-ready college and meeting students where they are, DCCC has a place for you!
The Assistant Dean, BCSS reports to the Academic Division Dean, assists the Dean in the academic, administrative, personnel, and fiscal operations of the Division, and acts in the Dean’s place during an absence. The Assistant Dean, BCSS is responsible for the resolution of student concerns and the recruitment, hiring, course staffing, supervision, staff development, and evaluation of the division’s part-time faculty. This position will work closely with academic coordinators providing general guidance and perspective with curriculum development and classroom administration. The Assistant Dean must be committed to academic excellence, diversity, and a spirit of collaboration. This is a full-time, in-person position with constant interaction with both FT/PT faculty, administrators, and staff. The job position also requires participation and engagement with external/internal stakeholders-e.g., Open House Events, Advisory Boards, and CAS committees.
Division Leadership
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Assist with development and implementation of the Division’s academic plan.
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Monitor the assessment and review all courses and programs to assure their integrity, currency, and relevance to student achievement.
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Collaborate with faculty in creating new courses and programs as needed.
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Advise the Dean in regard to the division’s academic assessment activities.
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Develop a course schedule that is based on students’ needs.
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Prepare reports and serve on committees as needed.
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Monitor full-time and part-time faculty load, track enrollment, and make class cancellation recommendations prior to the start of each semester.
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Advocate for faculty and staff.
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Mentor and facilitate professional development of faculty, particularly of part-time faculty.
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Assure that part-time faculty are cognizant of and engaged in achieving the goals of the division.
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Work collaboratively with the Vice President, Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives and the Director of Student Conduct in dealing with student behavioral concerns.
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Work with the Vice President of Branch Campus Operations to ensure consistency of academic and student services for the Division at all College campuses.
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Serve on College Advisory System committees and other pertinent College-wide committees.
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Other duties assigned.
Part-Time Faculty Leadership
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Maintain a current file of qualified potential part-time faculty, advertise vacancies, evaluate written credentials of applicants, and identify suitable candidates to interview, according to established practices and policies.
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Interview and hire new candidates for part-time positions, assuring to maintain a pool of vetted, qualified faculty that exceeds current staffing needs according to established practices and policies.
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Assign part-time faculty to teaching assignments based upon staffing needs, according to established practices and policies.
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Act as the first-line supervisor of the part-time faculty, in terms of their attendance, classroom teaching, student complaints, and the performance of their other duties.
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Plan and provide staff development programs for part-time faculty, particularly during regularly scheduled in-service days.
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Supervise the classroom performance evaluation process of part-time faculty, in collaboration with faculty coordinators according to established practices and policies.
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Address student needs and concerns and facilitate the collaborative resolution of conflicts.
Management Functions-
Provide leadership of division and manage assigned staff through independent judgment and decision- making.
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Regularly direct the work of, schedule, and provide staff development opportunities and training to assigned department staff.
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Perform supervisory functions for assigned staff such as hiring, firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary counseling, salary recommendations, workload distribution, communication, recognition activities, and employee relations.
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Participate in the development of a departmental budget as part of the College’s budget preparation process and operate within budget limitations.
The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic leader who is strategic and fosters collaboration. This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an independent problem-solver and a strong understanding of the College’s mission and goals. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism and will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive results.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in one of the disciplines within the BCSS Division; demonstrated success in an academic administrative role in a higher education setting is required. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience is required. Experience working in a community college or higher education setting is preferred. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study within the BCSS Division is required. A Doctorate degree in a related field of study within the BCSS Division is preferred.
Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials
For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc
DCCC offers a great competitive salary, with an outstanding benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug for all benefit eligible employees; College Paid Disability and Life Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plans (5% Employee Mandatory Contribution and a 10% Match by the College); Generous PTO, Holiday and Winter Break Schedule; Tuition Waiver & Tuition Reimbursement benefits; and a Four (4) Day Work Week Each Summer; Professional Development Opportunities; and a Supportive Work/Life Balance Campus Environment. Note: Temporary and Grant-funded employees are not eligible for tuition reimbursement unless the specific grant supports such funding for these purposes.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
DCCC fosters a work environment, and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
