DEAN, CENTER FOR EQUITY, TEACHING, AND LEARNING

(Full-Time Exempt)

Open Date: 22 April 2024

Close Date: 24 May 2024

Anticipated Start Date: 1 July 2024

PENINSULA COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Our collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College “we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals.” Peninsula College’s equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee’s collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College’s work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College’s equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S’Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College’s service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S’Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Peninsula College’s Dean, Center for Equity, Teaching, and Learning (CETL), is lead administrator for the Library Media Center, eLearning, Instructional Design, and the Learning Center. The position reports to the Vice President of Instruction and works with the Instructional Leadership team to align departmental vision and supports to the college’s instructional and institutional priorities. The Dean works with the Office of Instruction, the Accreditation Liaison Officer, and Institutional Research to support data informed processes that foster continuous improvement. The Dean collaborates with college stakeholders to develop and implement a vision for excellence in inclusive teaching and learning and in providing high quality learning and research resources in support of college programs and student success.

As a member of the College's instructional leadership team, the Dean works cooperatively and effectively with college administrators, faculty, and staff. The position also works with other equivalent administrators within the statewide system of community and technical colleges and in national professional organizations to support Peninsula College's missions. Peninsula College’s Guiding Principles are a necessary foundation for all work conducted by the Dean.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leadership:

The Dean provides leadership for CETL and Library staff, including conducting regular meetings with staff, focusing priorities, supervising classified staff, and fostering effective communications.

The following positions report to the Dean for CETL:

· Library staff, including both paraprofessionals and faculty librarians

· E-Learning Administrator

· Faculty Assessment and Instructional Design Coordinator

· Learning Center Coordinator

Leadership responsibilities include:

· Oversee budgets and potential grant-funded projects for the areas under its supervision.

· Coordinate data collection relevant to the library, including circulation, reference, instruction, technical services and media statistics.

· Represent the college in the community and on state-level commissions and committees as appropriate.

· Advises the campus community about copyright issues; drafts and recommends appropriate policies and procedures.

· Review and assist with revisions of campus materials related to the work of the areas under its supervision.

· Oversee the development and management of the Library’s integrated library system (Alma), subscription databases, collection development and library website.

· Facilitate development and regular review of departmental policies and procedures.

· Direct the operations of the Library, including reference, acquisition, cataloging, processing, circulation, and deaccession/ disposal of library materials and equipment.

· Coordinate departmental and college-wide administrative projects that enhance learning environments and promote equitable opportunities for students, staff, and faculty.

· Lead library and CETL staff in developing annual planning objectives, action plans, and assessments to continuously improve departmental practice and advance institutional outcomes.

· Coordinate efforts with the Office of Instruction and CETL to enhance full- and part-time faculty evaluations and support instructional improvements.

· Compile the library’s statistical reports for both internal and external entities, including IPEDS, NCES and ACRL when necessary.

· Drive onboarding activities for new full- and part-time faculty with the Office of Instruction and CETL.

· Provide leadership to the College community in using library information and CETL resources that contribute to teaching, scholarship, and life-long learning.

· Supervise and support the Computer Lab (located in the library) and the Learning Center Coordinator (Tutoring Center, Math Center, Writing Center).

Collaboration:

The Dean’s work includes collaborative relationships with the following areas:

· The Office of Instruction

· The Vice President of Human Resources/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

· The Equity Committee

· The Guided Pathways Steering Committee

· The Faculty Professional Development Committee

· The Assessment Committee

Collaborative duties include:

· Collaborate with College stakeholders to ensure the library and other CETL departments are an essential partner in teaching, learning, and advancing student success.

· Support effective program, course, and learning outcomes assessment to meet accreditation standards and improve instructional quality in partnership with the Office of Instruction and CETL staff.

· Implement initiatives to improve the quality of instruction, focusing on UDL and the incorporation of culturally relevant and inclusive instruction practices in collaboration with CETL staff.

· Work with Institutional Research and the Office of Instruction to provide and use relevant disaggregated data for course and program assessments and improvements.

· Develop, support, and facilitate peer observation and peer mentorships alongside the Office of Instruction.

· Curate professional development opportunities with the CETL that align to the faculty tenure process.

· Collaborate with the Vice President of HR and DEI, the Faculty Professional Development Committee, and the Equity Standing Committee on inclusive teaching and learning professional development activities for faculty and staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Education requirement: Master’s degree in related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the position (library sciences, education, higher ed leadership, information management, instructional design, etc.).

· Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (such as inclusive pedagogical practices, inclusive library practices, experience with social justice curricula, and facilitating DEI events/workshops).

· Knowledge of library management best practices.

· Effectiveness in written and oral communications and proficiency in the use of software used for communication (like Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).

· Experience in college leadership/administrative work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience in academic library leadership.

· Evidence of progressive leadership responsibilities.

· Knowledge of integrated library systems.

· Experience using data-informed processes for assessment and continuous improvement.

· Knowledge of community college educational trends and issues, including current Department of Education legislation concerning online/distance education.

· Demonstrated experience in teaching or instructional design & technology within in-person, online, and hyflex (flexible) modalities.

· Expertise in current copyright issues.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

· Full-Time Exempt position

· Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - 105,000.00

· Anticipated monthly salary: $8333.34 - 8,750.00

Full Time Employee Benefits:

· Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; retirement plan options; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs. Peninsula College contributes $1,145 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs. The college also supports professional development.

· Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.

· Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.

· Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month.

· Vacation Leave accrual is 16 hours per month.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• College employment application (online)
• PDF - current resume
• PDF - Cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• PDF - three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references’ name, email addresses and telephone numbers

* In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

* Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Peninsula College’s Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, hzawideh@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Angeles, WA 98363: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person