Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences

ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Calhoun Community College seeks a Dean of Humanities & Social Science Division to lead workforce analysis, program assessment, and development across multiple campuses. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, curriculum leadership, and collaboration with administrators and faculty to improve student success.

The position requires a Master’s in Humanities or Social Science (or 18 graduate hours) and substantial prior community college leadership and teaching experience.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Humanities or Social Science or 18 graduate hours in a related discipline is required; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience.
• At least ten years of work in a community college setting with teaching experience.
• Classroom teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote student success and excellent customer service.
• Provide leadership for outcomes-oriented, high-quality curricula or programs.
• Monitor enrollment trends and coordinate recruitment with faculty.
• Lead budgeting, planning and technology use across campuses.
• Assist in developing schedules and coordinating cross-campus curricula.
• Teach classes where qualifications allow.
• Serve on college committees and contribute to accreditation processes.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and deadlines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer proficiency

Institutional understanding

Ellucian/Banner

Data analysis

Budgeting

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities/Social Science

18 graduate hours in Humanities/Social Science

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Ellucian/Banner

Job description

The Dean of Humanities & Social Science Division will provide leadership and supervision for the area of Humanities and Social Science to include workforce needs analysis, program, personnel, and process assessment and development.

Salary

• Range: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule B: $104,973 – $149,416
• Placement:Based on documented related full-time work experience
• DoctorateStipend:$2,000 annually (accredited institution)

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

1. Promote student success and excellent customer service.
2. Ensure the “One College” concept.
3. Provide leadership for developing outcomes-oriented, cutting-edge, high-quality, industry- responsive curriculums or programs.
4. Promote positive morale and ensure adequate internal/external communication.
5. Monitor, assess and incorporate data, market needs and future trends to evaluate program relevancy and develop curriculum to keep programs and training up-to-date with workforce and community needs and advances in technology.
6. Monitor enrollment trends among the programs within the division, coordinating recruitment and retention efforts and goals with faculty.
7. Monitor, evaluate, and recommend curriculum changes as needed and coordinate curriculum across campuses.
8. Provide leadership in the effective use of technology in on-site instruction and delivery of distance learning courses.
9. Assess personnel performance and provide professional development opportunities to maintain relevancy and efficiency of faculty and staff.
10. Coordinate with other academic leaders to develop efficient, integrated course schedules across campuses based on collection and analysis of data.
11. Provide leadership in a multi-campus organization to include assisting with recruitment and evaluation of full and adjunct faculty in coordination with appropriate dean/coordinator.
12. Assess and revise processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvement.
13. Ensure timely completion/development, execution, monitoring and submittal of all materials used in academic administration, including but not limited to course syllabi, program outlines and reviews, catalog material, budgets, personnel performance reviews and student information such as grades, attendance rosters, etc.
14. Participate in and ensure participation of area personnel in scheduled college-wide activities such as In-Service, Honor’s Day, and Graduation.
15. Ensure compliance with institutional and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures and standards of accrediting bodies.
16. Communicate with the administration regularly; serve on the Instructional Council, the Planning Council, and other committees as assigned.
17. Develop, monitor, and administer all budgets for the Division.
18. Assist in developing and implementing plans to secure funding from state, federal, and private sources including government and industry grants and endowments.
19. Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to promote the College and its programs.
20. Provide leadership for developing, assessing and reporting student learning outcomes and program outcomes to improve student success.
21. Lead the Division in the institutional and, where applicable, program accreditation processes.
22. Teach classes as qualifications allow.
23. Serve on and provide leadership for appropriate college committees.
24. Maintain or increase competency by seeking new knowledge, improving skills, and updating professional competencies.
25. Perform all duties with professionalism.
26. Perform all other such professional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

1. A minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in a discipline in a Humanities or Social Science division OR a minimum of an earned master’s degree from an accredited institution and 18 graduate semester hours in a discipline in Humanities or Social Science is required.Doctorate preferred.
2. A minimum of three (3) years' experience with documented progression in degree of complexity and responsibility of administrative task and leadership is required.
3. A minimum of ten (10) years' work experience in community college setting is required.
4. Classroom teaching experience is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Proficient computer usage.
3. Understanding of the College’s mission and vision.
4. Experience with Ellucian/Banner software system.
5. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
6. Demonstrated experience of successful leadership to include data collection and analysis, strategic planning, developing and measuring student and program outcomes, assessment of personnel and programs and budgeting.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy.
8. Demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum/program.
9. Demonstrated experience in data-based decision-making.
10. Demonstrated experience in the use of educational technology.
11. Demonstrated commitment to student success.
12. Successful recent full-time teaching experience.
13. Knowledge of Federal and State policies and regulations.
14. Ability to read, interpret and explain policies and procedures.
15. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, other employees, and the public in a pleasant and effective manner.
16. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
17. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds including students, parents, college employees, and the public.
18. Ability to handle various situations in a calm and professional manner.
19. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
20. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
21. Ability to operate in a high pressure situation and respond to issues in a calm manner.
22. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
23. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
24. A focus on details.
25. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
26. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
27. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet the needs of the division.
28. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary 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, 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, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT

http://www.calhoun.edu

P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2590
256-306-2591

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