Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences (English, Communications, and Humanities)

Craven Community College•New Bern, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving as an administrative and academic officer, the Associate Dean assists with the development and administration of the Arts and Sciences department, including instructional vision, leadership, management and support for adjunct and curricula in support of College goals and objectives. In collaboration with other associate deans and deans, ensures efficiency in scheduling, student learning outcomes assessment, and curricular and programmatic initiatives. This position fosters a high-quality environment of academic teaching and intellectual achievement, and creates and strengthens partnerships within and outside of the College. The Associate Dean, teaches one (1) course per fall/spring semester or as needed in an instructional area.

Requirements

Master's degree in English, Communications or Humanities or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in English, Communications or Humanities from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
Five (5) years' evidence of successful higher education teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting, that includes demonstrated experience with curriculum design and evaluation and effective use of methods and technology to facilitate education.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years' progressive leadership in a community college setting, with success in administration of programs to include strategic planning, budgeting, operations, and collaboration with colleagues.
Eighteen (18) graduate hours in Rhetoric and Composition from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Responsibilities

Communicates and collaborates regularly with deans and associate deans to create a course schedule to meet student and community needs, including room and instructor assignments and keeps Dean informed of academic matters
Recruits, hires, and orients adjuncts to the department, provides direct supervision, signature authority, and evaluates adjunct faculty; coordinates with other hiring managers to ensure adjunct faculty are instructing within the College’s defined workload parameters to maintain compliance with Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements
Provides textbooks, course outlines/guides, sample syllabi, and other resources for adjunct faculty ensuring currency and consistency of materials
Serves as instructional resource/leader for all instructors on campus and assists faculty in modifying and adapting instructional materials to support learning theory
Oversees credential verification for adjunct faculty to ensure that the campus adheres to SACSCOC requirements and College credential policies and procedures
Provides supervision of other departmental employees as needed and in the absence of the Dean
Participates in institutional governance by serving on task forces or committees
Monitors campus courses and program enrollments
Selects and recommends instructional materials/equipment
Develops and manages budget in collaboration with the dean to ensure effective and efficient use of resources
Ensures compliance with required instructional time and efficient and effective use of classrooms
Recommends changes to courses, programs of study, and/or curriculum standards as needed
Promotes awareness and facilitates professional development opportunities for CCC faculty in instructional design and methodologies, learning theory, classroom management, and effective integration of multimedia in curriculum delivery
Establishes and maintains good community relations; seeks opportunities to market programs to individuals, groups, and industry leaders; promotes community awareness of programs and provides community service to the College
Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals