Interim Dean of Instruction - Arts & Humanities

College of Marin•Novato, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an interim position for the Fall Semester of 2026, with an anticipated start date of September 2026. The role involves planning, organizing, directing, and integrating instruction and operations for an assigned instructional division. Key responsibilities include developing innovative educational programs, representing the District in various partnerships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing professional assistance to senior leadership. The Dean will oversee academic programs in English, Humanities, noncredit academic and basic skills, English as a Second Language, Fine Arts, World Languages and Cultures, and Performing Arts. Additionally, the Dean will manage the Library, Fine Arts Gallery, and James Dunn Theatre. The position requires a commitment to diversity, equity, anti-racism, and social justice, fostering an inclusive campus culture. The role is based on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses.

Requirements

Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role.
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and learning styles of community college students and staff.
Ability to qualify under equivalency if degree does not specifically match minimum educational requirements, and provide basis for equivalency in Agency Questions section of application and submit supporting evidence.
Copies of applicable transcripts must accompany application.
All foreign credentials must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation in order for equivalency to be determined.
If currently completing the graduate program that would qualify for this position and do not yet hold the requisite degree, must request equivalency.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
TB risk assessment and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB.
Affirmation of a loyalty oath as a Disaster Service Worker.

Nice To Haves

Five years of increasingly responsible experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role that included curriculum and student support program development, budget development and management responsibilities.
A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Responsibilities

Plans, implements and evaluates short- and long-range strategies, goals and objectives for assigned instructional division and related departments’ division credit, noncredit, not-for-credit, and contract workforce development curriculum, accreditation, student learning outcomes, program review, and related programs, staffing, services and facilities.
Designs and recommends student academic support services and activities that comply with and foster advancement of Equal Opportunity policies and services.
Develops class schedules and student learning support programs, pursuant to proper course articulation policies and standards, student diversity, student needs, and program requirements.
Develops, analyzes and implements curriculum standards to meet student objectives.
Provides technical advice on changes and modifications of curriculum and transfer articulation proposals.
Collaborates with academic and student support program managers, faculty and appropriate staff to build, foster and advance student-centered programs, services and activities.
Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of division and department directors, faculty, classified managers and staff in assigned division.
Directs and manages the selection, onboarding and orientation of full- and part-time faculty and divisional staff; coordinates associated processes with Human Resources in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, District policies and established procedures.
Oversees and ensures the timely evaluation of faculty; encourages continuing professional development; works with employees on performance issues.
Oversees, facilitates and/or acts as a final adjudicator in faculty, staff, student and community conflict resolution and grievance processes.
Chairs and oversees tenure-track faculty, probationary and part-time faculty evaluation and review processes and tenure-track search committees.
Plans, projects and recommends short- and long-range staffing and student support resource requirements.
Contributes to the development of annual budgets and resource allocation.
Researches, develops, recommends, implements and evaluates externally-funded initiatives and opportunities.
Ensures compliance with external funding guidelines and all legal mandates.
Manages and directs development, implementation and evaluation of work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards.
Facilitates grant and external funding; identifies and oversees application processes; ensures proposals meet funding agency requirements and priorities.
Ensures accuracy of fiscal management processes including budget planning, expenditure management, auditing and appropriate usage of grant funds.
Develops and submits mid-year and annual budgets to the District, State Chancellor’s Office and other funding sources.
Ensures District compliance with mandated program and reporting initiatives, requirements and regulations.
Plans, directs and develops programs to support instructional and work-based learning including instruction through multiple modalities, apprenticeships, internships, clinical placements and job placement services.
Develops effective partnerships with businesses and industries to develop and implement learning programs that provide career mobility through flexible service delivery modalities that support access and equitable student outcomes.
Identifies labor market gaps and training needs including conducting quantitative and qualitative needs assessments, and develops customized workforce training solutions.
Collaborates with K-12 partners, particularly secondary institutions, to create dual enrollment and other career pathways.
Develops pathway maps from junior high school through employment or transfer.
Develops and implements summer experiences.
Ensures dual enrollment units are transferable to community college and Cal State systems.
Ensures that each instructional and career technical program has an active advisory board that meets regularly to provide input concerning program design and implementation.
Provides guidance in working with advisory boards and attends advisory board meetings.
Assists with the institutional accreditation process and accreditation processes for individual programs.
Participates in participatory governance consultations and collaboration with the Academic Senate and other faculty groups on a variety of institutional issues.
Provides guidance to and receives recommendations from the Academic Senate and other representative organizations, as applicable, regarding the planning, implementation and review of student success programs, services, activities and related matters.
Ensures compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 5, accreditation standards, Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
Oversees and participates in reviewing equity, workforce training and program outcomes and assessments.
Develops and updates reports and data-tracking success measures for enrollment, student financial support, and programs in area of responsibility.
Ensures timely and accurate reporting of mandated reports and data.
Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership and other groups.
Represents the District and presents at community meetings and events and at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
Serves as the institutional liaison to K-12 and four-year institutions, to local, state and federal economic and workforce training agencies and partner organizations.
Advocates for the use of technology to deliver instruction and services to students, while reserving human resources to provide personal assistance and developmental activities for students.
May act in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent / Vice President of Student Learning and Success.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Participates in the oversight of academic integrity and student behavior and administration of due process and student discipline, the student appeal process, and the District’s responses to informal and formal grievances.

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Three plan options through Kaiser and Blue Shield.
Dental Insurance: Delta Dental coverage for employee and dependents.
Vision Insurance: VSP coverage for employee and dependents.
Sick Leave: Accrues at 10 days per year; possible additional sick leave for work assigned during intersession.
Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS): MCCD contributes 19.10% of employee’s creditable earnings to CalSTRS.
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: Additional tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) plans.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance: $50,000.
Voluntary Life Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren).
Long-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD).
Short-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD).
Voluntary AD&D Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program.
Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc.
24/7 Physician Access through MD Live.
Generic Medications through Costco.
Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health.
Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health.
Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health.
Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain through Hinge Health.
Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery.
ClassPass: Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes.