Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences

ACCS•Tanner, AL

About The Position

The Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences provides leadership and supervision for the Humanities and Social Science Division, including workforce needs analysis and the assessment and development of programs, personnel, and processes. The Dean promotes student success and customer service, ensures the “One College” concept, and leads the development and ongoing improvement of high-quality, outcomes-oriented curricula and programs responsive to industry, workforce, community, and technology needs. The role oversees academic planning and operations across campuses, including enrollment and recruitment efforts, curriculum coordination, course scheduling, faculty and staff performance and professional development, budgets, academic administration materials, and compliance with institutional, system, and accreditation requirements. The Dean develops partnerships and supports funding efforts, leads assessment and accreditation work, serves on college councils and committees, and may teach classes as qualified. The position reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and performs other professional duties as assigned. The salary range is $104,973–$149,416, with placement based on documented related full-time work experience. An annual $2,000 doctorate stipend is available for a doctorate from an accredited institution. Applicants must submit an online application, résumé, and college transcripts. The selected applicant must provide official transcripts and consent to a criminal background check; employment is contingent on receiving background-check clearance.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in a Humanities or Social Science discipline, or a master’s degree from an accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in a Humanities or Social Science discipline.
At least three years of experience with documented progression in the complexity and responsibility of administrative tasks and leadership.
At least ten years of work experience in a community college setting.
Classroom teaching experience.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, make decisions, and maintain effective working relationships with students, employees, and the public.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain policies and procedures, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and handle situations calmly and professionally, including under pressure.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, maintain attention to detail, show initiative, and remain flexible to meet Division needs.
Professional conduct, a positive attitude, patience, conscientiousness, and willingness to learn and apply new knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate from an accredited institution.
Proficient computer usage.
Understanding of the College’s mission and vision.
Experience with Ellucian/Banner software.
Demonstrated successful leadership in data collection and analysis, strategic planning, developing and measuring student and program outcomes, personnel and program assessment, and budgeting.
Demonstrated commitment to the community college philosophy and student success.
Experience with innovative curriculum or program development and data-based decision-making.
Experience using educational technology.
Successful recent full-time teaching experience.
Knowledge of federal and state policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

Promote student success and excellent customer service, and ensure the “One College” concept.
Lead development of outcomes-oriented, high-quality curricula and programs responsive to industry, workforce, community, and technology needs.
Assess data, market needs, future trends, and enrollment trends to evaluate program relevancy and coordinate recruitment and retention efforts with faculty.
Monitor, evaluate, and recommend curriculum changes, and coordinate curriculum across campuses.
Lead effective use of technology in on-site instruction and distance learning.
Assess personnel performance and provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
Coordinate with academic leaders to develop efficient, integrated course schedules across campuses using data collection and analysis.
Assist with recruitment and evaluation of full-time and adjunct faculty in coordination with the appropriate dean or coordinator.
Assess and revise processes and procedures to support continuous improvement.
Ensure timely development, execution, monitoring, and submission of academic administration materials, including syllabi, program outlines and reviews, catalog materials, budgets, personnel reviews, grades, and attendance rosters.
Participate in and ensure area personnel participation in college-wide activities such as In-Service, Honor’s Day, and Graduation.
Ensure compliance with institutional and Alabama Community College System policies and procedures and accrediting-body standards.
Communicate regularly with administration; serve on the Instructional Council, Planning Council, and other assigned committees.
Develop, monitor, and administer Division budgets.
Assist in developing and implementing plans to secure state, federal, and private funding, including grants and endowments.
Establish and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders to promote the College and its programs.
Lead the development, assessment, and reporting of student learning and program outcomes to improve student success.
Lead institutional and, where applicable, program accreditation processes for the Division.
Teach classes as qualifications allow.
Maintain or increase professional competency through learning, skills improvement, and updates to professional competencies.
Perform other professional duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.