As part of the College’s Academic Leadership team, the Dean provides leadership for Humanities and Social Sciences, setting the division's direction and overseeing curricula and operations through the supervision and shared governance with division faculty, staff, Department Heads (DHs), and Academic Directors. The Dean partners to drive planning and continuous improvement focused on student success. The Dean provides oversight of Division Leadership and staff; supports hiring, onboarding, and development; and strengthens teaching excellence across modalities by translating outcomes and assessment evidence into improvements. The Dean aligns and supports schedules and curriculum changes developed by Department Heads, Program Directors, and faculty to meet College needs, ensuring right-sized offerings that protect program viability and strengthen student pathways. The Dean is a transparent budget steward, aligns resources to learning and student support priorities, and builds a healthy culture across diverse disciplines. The position requires a solution-focused candidate skilled in educational management technologies and adult pedagogies, capable of resolving conflicts, empathetic, and grounded in policy-based practice. The Dean works in a highly collaborative environment, consulting with peers and partnering with community entities.
Division Overview:
The Humanities and Social Sciences Division supports General Education and transfer with college-wide instruction across the humanities and social/behavioral sciences. We are innovation-forward and globally oriented, offering study abroad and other distinctive learning experiences. We value shared governance and working collaboratively. The division also houses key student-support and community-facing resources, including a Vote Center, Archaeology Center, and the ARC Food Pantry.
The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and requires local, state, national, and international travel.
- Master's degree in an Academic field and
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Three years of supervisory experience in higher education and
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Eight years of teaching experience in higher education and
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Ability to effectively communicate with division stakeholders
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An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
Preferred:
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Doctorate in Higher Education or a closely related field of study, or a field within the Humanities and Social Sciences
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Six plus years of supervisory experience in higher education
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Ability to be certified to teach within a discipline in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division
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Prior experience in a position of leadership at a community college, with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in terms of student and program success
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Prior supervisory and budget experience in an educational environment
Additional Competencies:
To be successful in this role, the Dean must demonstrate credibility, sound intellectual leadership, emotional intelligence, and an understanding of the specific leadership needs of faculty and faculty leadership. The Dean will be experienced in overseeing program development processes
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Demonstrate an empowering shared-governance leadership style —leverages department expertise, delegates appropriately, and provides clear direction and support without unnecessary oversight
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Lead a team (faculty, directors, and staff) that advances the short- and long-term goals of division departments in alignment with College priorities and the needs of the community we serve; assess performance. Set clear expectations. Ensure consistent, fair processes and procedures are implemented. Recognize strong performance and address performance issues. Provide constructive feedback, coaching, and developmental opportunities
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Support diversity; lead by example. Capitalize on diversity and differences to achieve goals. Create an engaging, collaborative work environment to support a diverse faculty, staff, and student community. Seek and attract diverse thoughts and perspectives . Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to set vision and direction. Align priorities of the program with the mission and values of the College
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Ensure accountability and effectiveness of programs and personnel in alignment with the mission and values of the College and the adjoining strategic plans
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Interface with internal and external stakeholders to address key issues. Promote programs of study both inside and outside of the College. Serve as an effective advocate for the Divisions' programs. Practice good stewardship of College resources. Ensure financial decisions are aligned with College policies. Consider the impact of decisions on faculty, staff, students, and the budget. Make timely decisions after appropriate consultation, and the relevant data is analyzed
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Possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills , together with excellent listening skills; the ability to seek out, understand, and enable diverse viewpoints and approaches to achieve goals
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Appropriately and effectively use technology to accomplish the requirements of the division
