Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Everett Community College; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Everett Community College seeks an Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences to lead planning, development, and management of programs including Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Communication Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, and World Languages.

The role ensures equity-minded student success and aligns with college goals, reports to the Executive Dean of Transfer Education, and is eligible for hybrid work under the College’s Telework Policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences or closely related field
• At least three years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership
• Experience supervising faculty and staff in a unionized environment
• Experience with diverse student populations and equity-minded leadership

Responsibilities

• Oversee Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences programs to align with industry standards and equity-focused student success
• Resolve disputes between instructors and students per college policies
• Evaluate instructional programming using data to close equity gaps and improve outcomes
• Support faculty through program review, assessment, and outcomes documentation
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and state regulations
• Supervise and develop faculty; manage workloads and recruitment
• Develop and manage budgets; coordinate resources and scheduling
• Promote collaboration and lead college committees as assigned

Job description

The Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences leads the planning, development, and management of the College’ sArts, Humanities, and Social Sciencesprograms, including Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities,Communication Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, and World Languages. This role ensures the programs are delivered with a focus on equity-minded student success and aligns with college-wide goals and strategic planning efforts.

TITLE: Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

SALARY: $95,000 to $100,000 annually

WORKLOAD: 100% full-time

SCHEDULE: Weekdays

UNION: Non-Represented

DEPARTMENT: Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

REPORTS TO: Executive Dean of Transfer Education

POSITION NUMBER: 00021114

This position is eligible for hybrid work, per Everett Community College’s Telework Policy

Program Leadership

• Oversee the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciencesacademic programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards, student success goals, and equity-focused initiatives.
• Manage disputes, complaints, and concerns between instructors and students, including, but not limited to, allegations of cheating, plagiarism, grade disputes, and other ethical or academic issues, ensuring fair resolution in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance effectivenessand efficiency of instructional programming through ddata-informed decision-making, focusing on closing equity gaps and improving student outcomes.
• Support faculty led learning outcomes assessment processes, including program review, annual core learning outcomes assessment and documentation of student learning outcomes
• Ensure program compliance with accreditation bodies, industry standards, and state regulations.

Faculty Supervision and Development

• Manage faculty workloads, including assigning quarterly instructional assignments consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement(s).
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and professional development of faculty to enhance the quality of instruction and student engagement.
• Conduct evaluations of faculty performance, including teaching, advising, and administrative duties, following collective bargaining agreements.
• Support faculty through professional development opportunities and mentoring programs, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
• Serve as an administrative representative on faculty committees, such as Appointment Review Committees, and assist associate faculty with professional growth.

Budget & Operations Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage the budgets for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciencesacademic programs, ensuring fiscal sustainability and alignment with the college’s strategic plan.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including faculty stipends, reassigned time, and program-related expenses, ensuring accountability and transparency in budgeting.
• Collaborate with other College departments to build student-centered course schedule

Personnel & Operations Management

• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff, including administrative, professional, and support staff.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, termination, and professional development.
• Develop and implement annual operational plans for assigned units and programs.
• Ensure staff adherence to college policies and regulatory requirements.

General Duties

• Support the department, division, and campus by promoting a collaborative work environment and participating in cross-departmental initiatives.
• Serves on and leads College committees as designated by the Executive Dean, Vice President or President; acts as the College's liaison to external agencies and organizations (e.g. State Board for Community and Technical Colleges).
• Leads, participates in, or coordinates projects, committees or task forces as assigned by the Executive Dean, Vice President, or President.
• Discharges other administrative assignments, as directed by the Executive Dean, Vice President, or President.

Required Education and Experience (or equivalent combination of)

• Master’s degree in a field related to Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, such as Arts, Humanities, Communication Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences, World Languages, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least three (3) years of experience involving teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership.
• Experience supervising faculty and staff, particularly in a unionized environment.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and applying equity-minded practices in teaching and leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciencesprogram curricula.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level, preferably within the community college sector.
• Knowledge of program development, curriculum design, outcomes assessment, and evaluation within higher education settings.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and staff members effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with industry partners.
• Ability to interpret and apply accreditation standards, state regulations, and industry best practices to ensure program compliance.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports diversity, equity, and student success.

Preferred

• Experience in developing applied baccalaureate programs.
• Experience managing grant-funded initiatives.
• Familiarity with online program development and delivery, including hybrid and fully online courses.

Leadership Competencies

• Participatory Management: Provides opportunity for assigned staff to participate in management decision-making when and where appropriate. Consistently seeks out appropriate information and input that ensure stakeholders perspective is considered.
• Approachability: Willing to take immediate time to actively listen to others. Considered "accessible" or can be depended upon to be available when needed. Responsive.
• Change Management: Initiates and/or manages the change process and energizes it on an ongoing basis, taking steps to remove barriers or accelerate its pace.
• Leadership: Leads by example, serves as appropriate role model to colleagues. Demonstrates confidence within area of expertise - promotes a cooperative work environment. Ability to appropriately apply leadership techniques to motivate, develop and guide employees.
• Visionary Leadership: Creates a clear, compelling vision. Communicates vision and gains commitment. Acts in accordance with vision. Displays passion and optimism. Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.
• Data Literacy: Uses data as a key component to assess performance, in particular toward meeting College and unit goals in support of student success. Understands what data is available, internally and externally, and what story that data is telling in order to improve programs, services, and processes for serving students, other units, and the College’s service district.
• Oral & Written Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates in meetings. Structures and conveys information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents. Reviews and edits written work constructively. Ability to tailor to audience in mind.
• Student Centered: Ensures attention, interest, activities and efforts are centered upon the best interest of students. Creates and supports an environment that enables learners to achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals. Provides courteous and helpful responses to all customers, whether they be students, general public, or employees from another department.
• Support for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Supports initiatives of the college and departments to expand the human qualities that differentiate our workforce and workplace. Exemplifies tenants of tolerance, acceptance, and interest in different viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds and demands similar conduct of assigned staff and department.
• Accountability: Accountable for own actions, decisions, errors, mistakes and/or failures to act when appropriate. Accepts responsibility when given, understands what duties employee is responsible for and can be counted upon to carry out those responsibilities.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information with others.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the environments, conditions, and hazards typical of this role.

Terms of Employment

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, twelve (12) months per year.
• Exempt from civil service staff member with a year-to-year contract.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Performance will be evaluated annually.