Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Volunteer State Community College; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement options

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College seeks a Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts to serve as the chief administrative officer for the division, guiding planning, programming, and evaluation to ensure teaching excellence.

The Dean will lead faculty and staff, supervise scheduling, budgeting, and program review, and foster partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance student success across campuses and online.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field taught within the Humanities and Fine Arts Division or a related field.
• Five years of related experience minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead for the Division’s planning, programming, and evaluation of instructional programs.
• Oversee curriculum development and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Manage division budget, staffing, and resources; hire and supervise faculty and staff.
• Coordinate schedules, workload, and course offerings across campuses and online.
• Engage with stakeholders to build partnerships and ensure excellence in teaching.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Higher education administration

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities/Arts or related field

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Volunteer State Community College

Title

Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Institution

Volunteer State CommunityCollege

Job Summary

The Dean is the chief administrative officer of the Division and oversees the overall planning, programming and evaluation of the academic division to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.

Job Duties

Communicate with faculty by providing updates and conducting regular meetings to facilitate planning and informed decision-making. Provide leadership for divisional planning and the development and evaluation of instructional programs, including student learning outcomes assessment and academic program review. Provide primary input for division budget development, purchasing, and allocation of resources within the division. Monitor division staffing needs, adjust accordingly based on College needs, and provide primary input for division hiring. Supervise and evaluate division full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff at all campuses and online, encouraging excellence in teaching, service, and professional development. Manage class schedule development for the division at all campuses and online, including overseeing initial schedule design, monitoring enrollments during registration periods, and ensuring needed adjustments. Approve faculty load reports and monitor workload indicators for accuracy and balance. Work cooperatively with other administrators and managers to coordinate division programs and college services to meet student needs. Address, mediate, and resolve student complaints and concerns related to the division or refer to the appropriate department as needed. Oversee curriculum development as needed. Provide input for academic advising assignments within the division. Serve as divisional liaison to the College administration. Cultivate and facilitate academic and industry partnerships through regular communication with stakeholder groups. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education and recommend improvements to programs and processes. React to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a field taught within the Humanities and Fine Arts Division or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned Doctorate.
• A minimum of three years of department chair or other supervisory experience in higher education.
• Higher education teaching or work experience.
• Community College experience.
• Experience in teaching or administration of distance learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven leadership skills and excellent human relations skills.
• Sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, staff, and other community members.
• Strong communication and computer skills.

Pay Rate

$84,800 - $105,999 annual salary depending on experience

Benefits

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.