Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Tennessee Board of Regents•Town of Gallatin, NY

1d•$84,800 - $105,999

About The Position

The Dean is the chief administrative officer of the Division and oversees its overall planning, programming, and evaluation to ensure excellence in teaching and learning. The role provides leadership for academic programs, faculty and staff, budgets, scheduling, student concerns, and partnerships across the college and community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a field taught within the Humanities and Fine Arts Division or a related field.
At least five years of related experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate.
At least 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.

Responsibilities

Communicate with faculty by providing updates and conducting regular meetings to facilitate planning and informed decision-making.
Lead 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 resource allocation.
Monitor division staffing needs, adjust staffing based on College needs, and provide primary input for division hiring.
Supervise and evaluate full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff at all campuses and online, encouraging excellence in teaching, service, and professional development.
Manage class schedule development across all campuses and online, including initial schedule design, enrollment monitoring during registration periods, and necessary 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 them to the appropriate department.
Oversee curriculum development as needed.
Provide input for academic advising assignments within the division.
Serve as divisional liaison to College administration.
Cultivate and facilitate academic and industry partnerships through regular communication with stakeholder groups.
Maintain current knowledge of developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education and recommend improvements to programs and processes.
React productively to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and long- and short-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending account and health savings account.
Wellness Incentive Program for employees enrolled in health insurance.
Educational assistance, including fee waiver, spouse/dependent discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Longevity pay.
Retirement options including State of Tennessee Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457.
14 paid holidays per year.
Annual leave, if applicable.
Sick leave and sick leave bank.
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants.