Dean of Arts and Sciences

Dean of Arts and Sciences

Employer

Wilkes Community College
1328 South Collegiate Drive
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Phone: 336-838-6100

Salary/Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-time, 12-month

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Thursday, May 16, 2019
Closes: Monday, June 3, 2019

Target Start Date

Monday, July 8, 2019

Expected Work Hours

Full-Time, 12-month

Reports to

Vice President of Instruction

Employment Type

Full-time, 12-month

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in one of the division disciplines or in higher education
  • Two or more years of supervisory experience, and/or 5 years’ experience teaching in one of the division’s disciplines
  • Effective working knowledge of the policies, procedures, and operations of the North Carolina Community College System and a commitment to the comprehensive community college mission

Thorough understanding of the NC Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, other statewide transfer articulation agreements, Reverse Transfer, and the curriculum standards for transfer degrees.

  • Experience in instruction and curriculum development at the community college level
  • Effective experience in working with students and faculty to address issues, concerns, and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Committed to the College’s mission and strategic plan

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in one of the division disciplines or in higher education
  • Two or more years of supervisory experience, and/or 5 years’ experience teaching in one of the division’s disciplines
  • Effective working knowledge of the policies, procedures, and operations of the North Carolina Community College System and a commitment to the comprehensive community college mission

Thorough understanding of the NC Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, other statewide transfer articulation agreements, Reverse Transfer, and the curriculum standards for transfer degrees.

  • Experience in instruction and curriculum development at the community college level
  • Effective experience in working with students and faculty to address issues, concerns, and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Committed to the College’s mission and strategic plan

Position Description

This is a full-time, 12-month position in the Arts and Sciences Division. The division dean reports directly to the Vice President of Instruction and fulfills a primary role as division facilitator. The dean serves as administrator of the division and functions as the liaison between the college administration and division faculty and staff.

Job Duties:

The position includes the following responsibilities and expectations:

1. Assumes primary responsibility for development, implementation, and growth of curricula/programs within the division, including speaking, networking, and partnering in the service area and state-wide, as applicable.

2. Provides administrative and academic leadership and supervision within the division as a representative of the Vice-President of Instruction.

3. Ensures the continuity of the division’s instructional mission in the event of a disruption in regular operations and/or unexpected personnel problems.

4. Coordinates the division scheduling process and submitting semester course schedules to the Curriculum Records Manager and the Vice-President of Instruction.

5. Coordinates division-related program assessment and improvement processes and ensuring proper documentation of results, including oversight of program advisory committees, division QEP activities, and student learning and program outcomes assessment.

6. Maintains contact with transfer liaisons and familiarity with the Bachelor Degree Plans (BDPs) at regional colleges/universities in order to promote transfer student success

7. Provides transfer-related training and support for faculty to ensure quality curriculum development and effective transfer student mentoring

8. Coordinates implementation of Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence (RISE) and Career and College Ready Graduate Alignment Project (CCRG) programs

9. Determines budgetary needs for the division and responsibly managing division funds.

10. Coordinates the inventory, maintenance, and procurement for instructional equipment and facilities within the division, with appropriate faculty and staff.

11. Seeks funding opportunities and assisting in preparation of grant proposals, as applicable.

12. Conducts evaluations of all full-time faculty members within the division, and facilitates student evaluations of part-time personnel by lead instructors and chairs.

13. Offers personnel-related recommendations, including new positions, promotions, transfers, etc., to the Vice President of Instruction, and leads the selection process for approved new full-time faculty positions.

14. Works with instructors to select and complete appropriate professional development activities, including recommendations for in-service education, educational leave, and/or return to industry, and plans for continued instructional and professional improvement.

15. Orients new full-time faculty members, in conjunction with lead instructors and chairs, including ensuring appropriate training and support for their role as transfer faculty mentors.

16. Supervises the textbook selection, ordering, and buy-back processes, in conjunction with chairs and lead instructors.

17. Teaches classes and/or leads special projects and programs, as recommended by the Vice-President of Instruction.

18. Serves on college committees and fulfilling assignments and other responsibilities, as determined by the Vice-President of Instruction.

19. Performs other duties as assigned by Vice President of Instruction.

How to Apply

Please apply on-line at http://jobs.wilkescc.edu/postings/1919

Job Post Contact

Sherry Cox