Dean of Language Arts and Library

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Instruction and the Associate Vice President of Instruction, the Dean of Language Arts and Library is responsible for the administration and supervision of the instructional area, including the day-to-day operations, teaching assignments, staff evaluation and development, curriculum, budget, advisory committees, and the administration of day, evening, off campus, and summer offerings. The Dean of Language Arts and Library provides general supervision of the affairs of the area and works with college and district staff in these areas of responsibilities. The disciplines supervised by the Dean of Language Arts and Library include: English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Journalism, Library, and the Writing Center. Classes in these disciplines are offered on the main campus in Sacramento, the Davis Center, the West Sacramento Center, and other off campus sites. The Language Arts and Library Division maintains a focus on a philosophy of collegiality and innovation while focusing efforts on equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students. It consistently refines and develops its programs in English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Journalism, Library, and the Writing Center to be responsive to the large number of students that it serves.

Requirements

Have a master’s degree from an accredited institution completed by January 4, 2027.
Have one (1) year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership and supervision for all Language Arts and Library Division day-to-day operations, program development, program review, faculty and student recruitment, and evaluation.
Providing leadership and facilitation in the development of partnerships with the local community, transfer institutions, and feeder high schools.
Assisting faculty in the development and administration of grants.
Providing administration and supervision to the area, including evaluation, scheduling, budgeting, curriculum development, facilities utilization, and staff development.
Providing administration and supervision of division labs.
Providing leadership for division activities related to Student Equity.
Collaborating with other instructional and student service divisions on college-wide programs to support students and ensure clear academic pathways.
Collaborating with deans and other administrators on strategies for leading the college in meeting its goals and fulfilling its vision.
Facilitating communication between the Language Arts and Library Division and the college at large.
Performing other duties as assigned.