Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Walters State Community College; Tennessee; On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Longevity pay

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Discount program

Job summary

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

The role leads divisional budgeting, curriculum development, faculty supervision across campuses, and collaboration with administrators and external partners, with emphasis on student outcomes and program review.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Humanities or a related field required.
• Minimum five years of related experience.
• Doctorate preferred; three years of supervisory experience in higher education.
• Higher education teaching or administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for divisional planning and evaluation of instructional programs.
• Oversee curriculum development and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Input for division budget development and resource allocation.
• Supervise and evaluate division faculty and staff across campuses.
• Coordinate class schedules and monitor enrollments during registration.
• Work with administrators to align programs and services with student needs.
• Address student complaints and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities/Fine Arts or related field

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Job no: 505106
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Gallatin
Categories: Staff

Institution:Volunteer State Community College

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

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 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.

Advertised: 15 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: