Dean of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (COA)

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction the dean provides leadership in the planning development implementation and evaluation of the colleges instructional programs as assigned. Assures compliance with laws regulations policies and funding requirements related to community college instruction and ensures the quality of instruction for meeting the needs of students and the community. Works collaboratively with the other deans and with faculty staff and administration to achieve the goals and objectives of the College of Alameda Mission Vision and Values as well as the Educational Master Plan. Serves on the college management team and participates in district-wide initiatives and governance. Manages and guides staff activities; participates in faculty evaluations; This position directs encourages and supports the development of a variety of teaching and learning techniques used by faculty and learning support staff providing students with an optimal learning experience. The coordination of academic scheduling faculty assignments review of course outlines and syllabi learning practices and assessment are within the purview of this position. The dean assigned to Liberal Studies Language Arts Learning Resources and Library will become conversant and contribute as a thought leader in the curriculum programs instructional methods community partnerships and student success in the division. S / he will support basic skills Career Education programs degree and transfer programs and will advance innovations including through oversight of grants and special initiatives in these disciplines and fields of study. The dean will guide participation by these departments in cross-institutional efforts such as the First Year Experience contract education dual enrollment faculty advising and institutional learning outcomes assessment. The dean will facilitate interdepartmental communication and collaboration with the other departments in instruction and in student services.

Desirable Qualifications

Three or more years of teaching experience preferably at the lower division level. Previous experience in developing academic programs curriculum and grants. Knowledge of state and federal laws such as Title 5 and Education Code as well as policies programs regulations and services related to student recruitment admissions enrollment retention financial aid matriculation and records management. Skill in budget development maintenance and reporting related to general fund grants and other externally-funded resources. Four (4) years of comprehensive and increasingly responsible management experience in instruction or a related field. Skill in oral and written communication including public speaking and complex reports. Skill in training directing supervising and evaluating the work of others. Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer software and databases and technology related to student and other educational services. Commitment to and experience with Participatory Governance processes. Effective organizational communication and public relations skills. Demonstrated ability to work constructively with faculty administration classified personnel students and the public. Collaborative and visionary leadership skills with the ability to encourage improvement and to inspire her / his colleagues. Experience with budget philosophy and effective practice especially in a difficult state budget environment. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain high staff morale to achieve consensus while demonstrating sensitivity to the understanding of the colleges diverse populations of students and staff. Demonstrated commitment to the continued improvement of teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university. 2. One year of formal training internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrators assignment. 3. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing office productivity software applications (i.e. word processing spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet. 4. Applicant must have demonstrated cultural competency sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff faculty and students.

Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1