Dean, Instruction

Mt. San Jacinto College; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. San Jacinto College seeks two Dean, Instruction positions districtwide in CA. The roles supervise instructional personnel, guide Arts, Communication & Design or Cal-GETC pathways, and ensure compliance with laws, CBAs, and district policies.

These 12-month administrative roles offer salary placement, a cell phone stipend, comprehensive benefits, STRS retirement, and opportunity for campus assignments districtwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Five years of professional experience teaching at a higher education institution and/or in instruction/curriculum development.
• Three years of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to monitor high-quality instruction across in-person, online, and hybrid environments.
• Develop instructional schedules and interpret district policy for programs and curriculum.
• Recommend hiring, supervise and train faculty and staff; manage staffing priorities.
• Develop and manage budgets; ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with funding rules.
• Collaborate on distance education programs and distance learning initiatives.

Education

Master's degree

5+ years teaching

Leadership experience

Job description

Dean, Instruction

Mt. San Jacinto College

Salary $186,126.45 - $222,244.71 Annually

Location Districtwide (multiple campuses), CA

Job Type Full Time

Job Number 03469

Department Instruction Vice President's Office

Division Instruction

Closing Date 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level A-15

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To) 1 - 7

Weekly Hours 40

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop) Varies (TBD)

Contract Length 12 months

Occupational Group M Academic Administrator

Position Type R Regular

Categorically Funded No

# of Positions 2

JOB SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for two (2) Dean, Instruction positions to serve our campuses districtwide. The assignment for either positions would be Arts, Communication & Design Pathway or People, Culture, Public Service (Cal-GETC transition) Pathway. Under the direction of the area administrator, serve as the administrative lead of the assigned instructional programs, providing advocacy, support, and direction for students and employees to improve educational outcomes, while providing day-to-day supervision of the instructional personnel, expenditures and facilities that house these programs across the District, and ensuring operations are in accordance with legal requirements and regulations, collective bargaining agreements (CBA's), and district policies and procedures.

The Dean will assume primary responsibility for a variety of disciplines and departments and will assist in planning, developing applications for categorical funding, whenever appropriate, coordinating and reviewing campus and districtwide academic programs.

These are administrative positions, exempt from overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, with responsibility for formulation and recommendation of district policies, regulations and budget decisions related to the area of responsibility.

Initial placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with education and experience, along with a cell phone allowance stipend. These are 12-month administrative positions with day and evening assignments. Educational administrators serve under contract and make contributions toward STRS (a retirement plan). Benefit package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, sick leave, and 22 days of vacation per year. While these current vacancies are expected at the San Jacinto Campus, Administrators serve districtwide and may be assigned to the San Jacinto Campus, the Menifee Valley Campus, the Temecula Valley Campus or any District facility. Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide leadership in monitoring high-quality instruction and facilitation in the face-to-face, online, and hybrid environments; promote effective student learning, ensuring the continual assessment of the student learning outcomes and promoting instructional methods for their enhancement and improvement.
2. Participate and contribute to the district's enrollment management efforts.
3. Develop the instructional class schedule for the campuses as well as for off-campus centers, within established parameters; interpret and administer District policy regarding assigned academic programs, faculty load, and scheduling; provide leadership and collaboration in the development, revision, and interpretation of curriculum, academic programs, catalog, and course information.
4. Recommend hiring, supervise, direct, train, and evaluate assigned faculty, managers, and classified professionals; recommend personnel actions; and determine staffing levels and priorities; develop appropriate training programs.
5. Develop and recommend budget for the assigned programs; responsible for budget management, including monitoring expenditures; ensure fiscal accountability and compliance with District, State, and Federal funding regulations.
6. Promote the implementation of the effective use of technology in the classroom as well as the development and implementation of professional development activities to encourage its implementation.
7. Supervise the general education programs and work collaboratively with other deans in the district to provide consistency and seamless experiences for students.
8. Establish overall objectives and plans; lead in the development of programs within the disciplines assigned; find innovative ways to meet educational and learning needs of students and the community; explore and develop new programs to meet emerging community needs; balance competing priorities in developing integrated short and long-term plans for optimal use of resources; assess and evaluate programs and initiatives using outcome-based measures.
9. Work closely with departments in the development and integration of industry partner participation in internships, advisory councils and work-based learning experiences.
10. Analyze business and industry trends to identify key workforce needs - particularly in the areas of labor demand in industries within this region.
11. Assume responsibility for developing, implementing, coordinating, and reporting functions for any categorically funded programs for the disciplines assigned.
12. Work in collaboration with other administrators and faculty to develop, schedule, and support distance education programs and courses.
13. Coordinate or facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts, complaints, and grievances.
14. Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to the assignment; make presentations as necessary; ensure the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of required reports, records, and files.
15. Promote participatory governance through active participation in District committees; serve as liaison with organizations, community and regional groups, higher education institutions, and internal/external stakeholders.
16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. State and Federal regulations regarding the array of disciplines assigned.
2. Strategic enrollment management.
3. Distance learning and their application to the community college.
4. General fund and categorical budgeting process.
5. Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
6. Practices of employee supervision, training, evaluation principles, recognition, and progressive discipline.
7. Appropriate organizational and management practices and processes.
8. Applicable sections of California Education Code.
9. Content and course outlines; curriculum development and course articulation.
10. Current trends which affect the assigned program.
11. Delivery systems for instructional and instructional support programs and services.
12. Governance systems for California community college districts.
13. Local, State, and Federal laws governing programs and services of community college districts.
14. Modern business practices, procedures, and equipment, including computer hardware and software.
15. Disciplines within the assigned division(s).
16. Organizational and management principles.
17. Adult pedagogy and student learning outcomes theory and practice.

Skills in:

1. N/A

Ability to:

1. Forecast and plan education programs.
2. Prioritize and execute a wide range of projects simultaneously.
3. Communicate effectively orally, electronically, and in writing.
4. Read, interpret, apply, and explain laws, guidelines, and regulations.
5. Formulate policies and procedures.
6. Handle sensitive and complex employee/employer issues consistently and professionally.
7. Develop and implement innovative student success programs utilizing alternative funding sources.
8. Develop and maintain accurate records and reports.
9. Prepare and deliver oral presentations and training.
10. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
11. Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions.
12. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
13. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcripts, including a foreign transcript evaluation report (if applicable)
• Cover Letter
• (Optional) Additional Transcripts

Education and Experience

1. A Master's degree from an accredited institution in any discipline related to assignment (attach transcripts); AND
2. Five (5) years of professional experience teaching at a higher education institution and/or serving in a position increasingly responsible for instruction or curriculum development; AND
3. Experience must include three (3) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

To ensure a fair and compliant screening process, application materials must only include minimal personal information. Application materials must not include your date of birth, Social Security number, photographs, URLs, QR codes, LinkedIn profiles, or any other embedded links directing to personal information or external websites. The only exception applies to transcript documents where certain information may appear by default. Application submissions containing any of the above items will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered.

Licenses and Certifications: Travel will be required for this position between District locations. Incumbent will be responsible for securing transportation to assigned locations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Environment Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with travel from site to site.

Physical Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and travel from site to site; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

THE COLLEGE

To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/