Dean, Languages, Arts & Social Sciences

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia's Community College System seeks an Academic Dean for Languages, Arts and Social Sciences to lead faculty and programs across divisions. The role focuses on program development, student success, and collaboration with other colleges and offices.

The position oversees scheduling, budgeting and policy compliance, while advancing accreditation standards and strategic priorities within a 12-month role at NOVA campuses.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective supervision, personnel management and employee development principles.
• Knowledge of budget planning and fiscal management practices.
• Knowledge of academic program evaluation, curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of leadership and strategic planning principles.
• Knowledge of higher education policies and accreditation processes.
• Ability to use data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for academic disciplines, programs and pathways and guides curriculum changes.
• Leads program reviews and collaborates to implement curriculum and program improvements.
• Manages faculty development, advising plans and staffing decisions.
• Oversees scheduling, enrollment trends and workload verification.
• Partners with external stakeholders to support NOVA programs.
• Manages division budget and resources and ensures compliance with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Supervising faculty

Education

Master’s degree in a discipline represented within the Languages, Arts and Social Sciences division

Full-time faculty teaching experience at a postsecondary institution

Administrative experience at a postsecondary institution

Job description

Virginia's Community College System seeks an Academic Dean for Languages, Arts and Social Sciences to lead faculty and programs across divisions. The role focuses on program development, student success, and collaboration with other colleges and offices.

The position oversees scheduling, budgeting and policy compliance, while advancing accreditation standards and strategic priorities within a 12-month role at NOVA campuses.