Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Kansas City Kansas Community College•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) is responsible for the leadership, growth, and effective management of the disciplines, faculty, staff, and students within the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division.

Requirements

Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences disciplines, and/or a related discipline represented in the Division.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in institutions of higher education.
Classroom teaching experience.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and supervise teams.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make critical decisions.
Demonstrated ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex problems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills are appropriate to a variety of audiences.
Ability to handle difficult or high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while managing multiple deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate options and support decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to manage a budget and operate within fiscal constraints.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in one of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences disciplines and/or a related discipline represented in the Division.
Instructional and leadership experience in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Provide academic and administrative leadership for the division, including faculty, staff, academic programs, and students, in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
Lead and support the recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development of full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the College and support interdisciplinary collaboration within the division.
Participate in college-wide planning, governance, and decision-making processes, and provide regular updates to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Provide leadership for curriculum development, program and course review, and academic innovation to ensure instructional quality and alignment with student success goals.
Lead new program development and make recommendations regarding program modification, continuation, or discontinuation based on enrollment, assessment, and institutional priorities.
Oversee program review, assessment, and continuous improvement processes, ensuring alignment with institutional effectiveness practices.
Provide leadership for division-level strategic planning, including alignment with the Academic Master Plan and other institutional priorities.
Support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement across programs and services.
Manage and oversee division fiscal resources, including annual budget development, monitoring, and responsible stewardship.
Collaborate with faculty and administrators to develop instructional schedules and staffing plans that support student access, completion, and efficient use of resources.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, including Higher Learning Commission requirements, as well as college policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Collaborate with Marketing and Institutional Image, Institutional Effectiveness, Student Services, and other divisions to promote academic programs, support student recruitment and retention, and enhance student experience.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.