Dean

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application;
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
• Unofficial Transcripts (Graduate);
• Unofficial Transcripts (Undergraduate); AND,
• Three (3) Professional References listed within application.
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable).

Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process.

Closing Date :

Closing Date : 10 / 03 / 2025

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title

Classification Title Dean

Working Title

Working Title Dean of Liberal Arts

Recruitment Limits

Location

Pay Information

Range 6 ($10,725.84 – $17,471.26) per month based on the current Management salary schedule

Initial salary placement is commensurate with related experience and promotional rules. The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid : medical, dental and vision plans; sick and vacation leave; and opportunities for professional development. Initial Salary Placement, Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Management Employees Handbook and is non-negotiable.

This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. A temporary probationary period will be applied to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee Collective Bargaining Agreements and Handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE :

1.0 FTE

Job Duration

Job Duration 12 Months

Position Number :

Position Number : 000104

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Management

Range

Range 6

Position Type

Department

Department School of Liberal Arts

The Position

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Dean of Liberal Arts. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ).

We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution ( MSI ) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa / Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges / centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 (African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (

In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations . We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) to best serve our student population.

Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted

Strategic Goal #5 :

Miramar College Strategic Goal #5

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( DEI ) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.

Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs / services.

Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.

Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in : 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.

Applications are currently being accepted for Dean of Liberal Arts, located at San Diego Miramar College. Hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days / hours based on the department’s needs.

Under the direction of a Vice President of Instruction / Student Services or other assigned manager, plan, organize and direct a major instructional, instructional support or student services program on a college campus or at a large continuing education site.

Incumbents in this classification are assigned to manage and provide leadership to a large instructional program involving a group of academic subject areas, a large continuing education program, an instructional support or a student services program employing certificated personnel such as academic support, student affairs, student development, student affairs / matriculation or student services. Dean positions may supervise staff directly or through first-line supervisors, such as Associate Deans.

Example of Duties

• Plan, organize, coordinate, manage, and evaluate an assigned instructional or instructional support program in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, and sound instructional / guidance principles and practices.
• Establish overall objectives and plans; initiate and participate in overall program planning; assess needs for new programs / services and facilitate their development and implementation in accordance with established approval guidelines and budgets.
• Direct the evaluation of facilities and equipment and recommend improvements.
• Communicate and interpret program objectives and offerings to potential students, other two-year and four year institutions, community organizations, students, staff, instructors, and others.
• Screen, interview, select, assign, supervise, and evaluate regular and substitute faculty and staff; plan, coordinate, and provide orientation and in-service education for professional development of assigned staff.
• Prepare staff assignments and schedules; assign work location in accordance with established district policy.
• Develop annual budget recommendations according to established procedures; monitor and control assigned program budgets; initiate special fund requests.
• Serve as a member of district, site, or other committees and task forces; maintain liaison with other site and district administration to assure proper coordination of activities; promote sharing of ideas and communication of successful operating practices with others in similar positions inside and outside the District.
• Represent the District and participate at the local, State, and national levels in organizations and activities that improve, promote, and publicize district instructional / instructional support programs.
• Coordinate and direct special projects as assigned; initiate studies and conduct analyses as necessary to determine the need for new or modified course offerings, programs, or services.
• Prepare reports and make presentations as necessary; assure the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of required reports, records, and files.
• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts, complaints, and grievances.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities

DEAN – UNDER INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

These incumbents are assigned to Instructional Services, manage a major instructional program(s) and also perform the following :

• Review and evaluate curricula and effect changes as needed with the advice of department chairpersons and faculty; develop and coordinate instructional services in support of matriculation and student services; advise and direct faculty members in designing and implementing special projects; approve the selection of textbooks, visual aids, and other instructional materials; direct course approval applications for submission to the District and the State Chancellor’s Office; assure the timely development of class schedules; direct the review and revision of materials for college catalogs related to assigned instructional area(s); assign instructors according to qualifications, scheduling requirements, and established work load standards.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In compliance with policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, applicants for this position must show evidence of the following minimum qualifications :

• Possession of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution AND one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s assignment; OR,
• Possession of a lifetime California Community College Supervisor Credential AND Two (2) years of recent management experience in an institution of higher education.

Desired Qualifications

• Higher education teaching experience, preferably as a tenured faculty member.
• Strong background in budget management and compliance.
• Effective & practical leadership in academic program development, including curriculum design, course scheduling, enrollment management, and outcomes assessment.
• Experience building strong relationships with faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Experience with conflict resolution, mediation amongst groups or individuals, facilitating civil, constructive, and collaborative resolutions, including working with collective bargaining units / unions.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and participate in inclusive and collaborative processes, effectively contributing in a participatory governance environment.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and classified professionals.

Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form and attach it during the application process.

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Possession of a lifetime California Community College Chief Administrative Officer Credential

Commitment to Diversity :

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click here for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements :

Category III

Favorable, usually involves an office.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Complete online application;
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume;
• Unofficial Transcripts (Graduate);
• Unofficial Transcripts (Undergraduate); AND ,
• Three (3) Professional References listed within application.
• Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable).

Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

Conditions of Employment :

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

• Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note : The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;
• Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,
• Employed on an initial contract of two (2) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent two-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS or CalSTRS website for further information.

Additional Information :

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

Posting Number

Posting Number AC01127

Required & Optional Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

• I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following : 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put "see resume", or "N / A" or leave blank)
• I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as "N / A", "see resume", or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.
• We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.
• What do you envision as the role of the instructional dean?

Open Ended Question)

• Briefly describe your experience managing budgets?

Open Ended Question)

• Please speak to your experience and / or understanding of labor contracts / collective bargaining agreements through the lens of your management experience?

Open Ended Question)

• San Diego Miramar College is committed to advancing equity and social justice through inclusive leadership, culturally responsive pedagogy, and institutional transformation. As Dean of Liberal Arts, how would you lead efforts to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) across instructional programs, faculty development, and student support? Please provide specific examples of strategies you have implemented—or would implement—to close equity gaps, support disproportionately impacted students, and promote an inclusive academic culture for both faculty and students.

Open Ended Question)

• The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups. Please, share your leadership experience in promoting diversity.

Open Ended Question)

San Diego Community College District – People, Culture, and Technology (HR) Division

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