Dean- Academic Instruction

Enterprise State Community College; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Alabama Community College seeks a Dean of Academic Instruction to lead its academic transfer programs and instructional division. The role ensures cohesive college-wide services in blended and online environments, oversees curriculum development, and supports instructional technology across campuses.

The Dean will supervise Associate Deans and chairs, coordinate schedules, maintain accreditation standards, and guide budget and policy implementation in collaboration with college

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Five years of current related work experience.
• Credentials and experience to teach courses in one or more academic transfer disciplines.
• At least three years of higher education administrative leadership experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience in one or more of the essential functions of this position.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaborative relationships, and work successfully with diverse faculty, staff, students, and administrators across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science instructional programs and all academic transfer courses offered at the College.
• Supervises academic transfer personnel and staff; orients new staff to policies; evaluates staff under supervision.
• Coordinates development of new programs and curricula.
• Coordinates development and approval of student-centered class schedules each term.
• Monitors educational programs to ensure accreditation standards are met.
• Oversees hiring processes for academic transfer faculty.
• Coordinates periodic reviews of programs and curricula.
• Coordinates faculty load sheets and payroll forms each term.
• Stays current with instructional technology and enables faculty to adopt new tools.
• Coordinates institutional calendars, budgets, and accuracy of academic transfer operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Dean of Academic Instruction is responsible for the administration of the College's academic transfer instructional programs, for all curriculum and instruction in the academic transfer division, and for academic support services. The Dean supports the Division’s academic functions designed to facilitate cohesive college-wide services within a blended and online educational environment. This position oversees and manages academic instructional projects designed to enhance the quality of programs and services. The Dean conducts performance management reports and provide collaboration for academic transfer instructional services as directed by the President.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule B.

At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

• Oversees the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science instructional programs and all academic transfer courses offered at the College taught through all instructional delivery methods on all campuses and off-campus instructional sites
• Supervises academic transfer Associate Dean(s), Division Chairs, Instructors, and instructional support staff; assists in orienting new staff and instructors to the College’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and evaluates academic transfer instructors and staff under their supervision
• Coordinates the development of new programs and curricula as required

• Coordinates the development and approval of student-centered class schedules each term
• Monitors all educational programs and services to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with relevant accreditation programs and standards
• Reviews, approves, and documents credentials for all academic transfer faculty
• Oversees hiring processes for all academic transfer faculty
• Coordinates the periodic review of programs and curricula
• Coordinates and approves faculty load sheets and payroll load forms each term
• Researches and stays current with general and instructional technology and ensures that academic transfer faculty have opportunities to master and implement emerging instructional technologies within the parameters of available funds
• Coordinates with the other Instructional Officers to create final exam schedules; to create annual academic calendars; and to develop, implement, and evaluate the Institutional Effectiveness Plan and other instructional-related policies, practices, and procedures
• Coordinates with the Chief Financial Officer or designee on the development and administration of academic transfer and academic support annual budgets and annual equipment purchase plan for approval by the President
• Coordinates strategically with other College departments, including but not limited to the Center for Teaching and Learning, Early College Program, Libraries and Museums, Student Services, Financial Aid, Fiscal Services, Admissions, and Recruiting
• Coordinates annual review of standardization of all departmental syllabi
• Coordinates professional development programs for academic transfer faculty and staff
• Approves all travel and purchasing requests from academic transfer faculty and staff
• Develops, updates, and edits academic transfer program related information for publication in the College’s catalog
• Coordinates and implements Institutional Effectiveness processes and procedures for academic transfer programs
• Assists with planning facility needs and requirements pertaining to instructional programs
• Conducts studies and reports as requested by the Vice President, President, or Alabama Community College System
• Assists in student recruitment and retention of students
• Addresses academic transfer student and/or personnel complaint or grievance issues

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all employee meetings, College meetings and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
9. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
10. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution
• Five years of current related work experience
• The appropriate teaching credentials and experience to teach courses in one or more academic transfer disciplines taught at the College
• At least three years of higher education administrative leadership experience
• At least three years of supervisory experience in one or more of the essential functions of this position
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaborative relationships, and work successfully with diverse faculty, staff, students, and administrators across multiple departments
• Ability to work well with others and under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience as an Associate Dean or equivalent position
• At least three years of full-time teaching experience in an academic transfer teaching area or field of study at the post-secondary level
• Experience with the Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation policies, practices, and procedures

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age,or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College is also an equal opportunity educator.It is the policy of the College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity.

It is College policy toprovideequal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required byappropriate federaland state law.

Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.

Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the statedanticipatedstarting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.?Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may berequiredto travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.

Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).E-verifyelectronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

In accordance withAlabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will berequiredto sign a consent form for a criminal background check.Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.