Associate Dean of Liberal Arts

Grow Clinton; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,800; Full time

Job summary

Grow Clinton is seeking an Associate Dean of Liberal Arts responsible for overseeing curriculum development and faculty management. This role emphasizes student success and accreditation through effective leadership and collaboration across campuses.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, with a doctorate preferred, and have at least five years of professional experience in higher education. Strong communication, organization, and pedagogical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of five years in higher education required.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative leadership team.
• Strong organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leadership of instructional functions.
• Responsible for creating reports on enrollment programs.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned programs and faculty.
• Plan professional development opportunities.
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning across all sites.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative work in leadership teams

Pedagogical best practices

Experience with innovative delivery systems

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Job Type: Administrative/Professional Staff

Supervisor's Title: Dean of Liberal Arts

Location: Other, See Job Description

$79,000.00-$98,800.00/Year

Job Description

The Associate Dean of Liberal Arts assists with the college functions related to instruction including curriculum development, faculty development, scheduling, delivery options, hiring, supervision, evaluation, and budget management for all campuses as needed. With emphasis on accreditation, student success and retention, the Associate Dean assists in identifying and supporting best practices in pedagogy, program development, and assessment for assigned academic programs. The Associate Dean supports efforts related to concurrent, NACEP, college readiness, and academic support in all delivery modalities.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree required; doctorate preferred. Minimum of five years of professional experience in higher education required. Teaching experience and departmental and/or program leadership required, preferably on the community college level. Experience with pedagogical best practices and outcomes assessment preferred. Experience with innovative delivery systems, dual enrollment programs, and integration of technology preferred. Familiarity with NACEP and Department of Education regulations, Guided Pathways, and College Readiness initiatives preferred. Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-college leadership team required. Strong organizational skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate preferred

Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist with the leadership of the instructional functions of the Division.
2. Responsible for the creation of reports and written materials concerning concurrent enrollment programs, Career Academies, and Guided Pathways.
3. Assist with search processes, supervision, and evaluation of assigned programs and faculty, including adjunct and concurrent.
4. In accordance with NACEP and HLC requirements, plan professional development opportunities, including opportunities to enhance teaching through innovative delivery systems and the utilization of advanced information technologies.
5. For assigned programs and faculty, including adjunct and concurrent, assure high quality teaching and learning in all delivery systems and at all sites.
6. Assist with curriculum development and assessment activities.
7. Assist with course scheduling, teaching assignments, and faculty teaching loads.
8. Engage assigned academic personnel in planning processes.
9. Provide support of the district’s strategic direction for credit and non-credit instruction.
10. Assist the other deans and directors to systematize processes, align curriculum and address priorities across the EICC district.
11. Provide leadership for the district College Readiness initiatives.
12. Work with external partners and other Divisional deans to create coursework needed for area high schools, transfer institutions, and local industries. Assist with staffing and supporting these Career Academies and Guided Pathways.
13. Assist with facilitating Credit for Prior Learning requests.
14. In coordination with the Divisional Deans and the Dean of Concurrent and Curriculum, ensure processes required for continued NACEP accreditation are being followed.
15. Maintain documentation for periodic NACEP accreditation reports and share as needed with the Concurrent and Curriculum Department.
16. Assist with student complaints.
17. Assist with faculty issues, including adjunct and concurrent.
18. Assist with faculty orientations, including adjunct, and provide support for technology needs and trainings.
19. Provide support for the academic support functions for the college such as Library Services, supplemental instruction, and tutoring for the Math Center and Writing Center.
20. Working with the other Academic Deans and Leaders, create bridging opportunities for ELA and HiSET students into credit and continuing education opportunities.
21. Assist with the preparation of the Division budget and the prioritization of budget recommendations.
22. Ensure resource requests reflect institutional priorities.
23. Assist with monitoring expenditures and identifying and implementing cost saving strategies.
24. Maintain effective and timely communication with all members of the college community.
25. Commit to providing quality service that meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and external customers.
26. Other duties as assigned.

EICC Non-Discrimination Statement

It is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).