Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

The Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences is responsible for providing school leadership in support of the college’s strategic vision, mission, and goals. This position oversees and coordinates the following academic departments and activities: Communication, Criminal Justice, Education, Political Science, History, International Studies, Paralegal, Psychology/Addictionology, Social & Cultural Studies. This position establishes and maintains a positive teaching, learning, and working environment to serve faculty, staff, and students. The Dean provides instructional leadership and effective administration of assigned disciplines. This position promotes instructional goals and objectives conducive to student success. The Dean reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and supports the college administration.

The Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences provides for the educational welfare of students and the professional needs of faculty and staff in the school. This position is responsible for overall school operations in accordance with federal/state laws and regulations, college policies and procedures, contractual agreements, accreditation standards, and college mission and goals. The Dean represents the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences to internal and external groups. The Dean is responsible for the comprehensive coordination and administration of assigned departments and programs within the school including: personnel matters, student interactions, supervision of faculty and staff; academic scheduling; facility planning; curriculum development, implementation, improvement, and assessment; mandatory reporting; budgeting and managing financial resources; selection and evaluation of faculty and staff; faculty advising; and strategic planning for the school.

Essential Duties

Academic Leadership

• Present a positive image of the college and school while representing the college at various community and state events.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college and to our strategic plan.
• Model adaptability, teamwork, problem solving, and responsibility in a learner-centered environment

• Effectively communicate information, plans, and projects with all constituents in multiple formats and forums

• Foster collaboration and build broad alignment across diverse stakeholders to advance school and institutional goals

• Provide innovative leadership in the design and continuous improvement of the school’s academic departments, related programs, and services
• Respect and encourage acceptance of diversity
• Support a welcoming, supportive, and respectful environment
• Commitment to the nature and role of Casper College’s open enrollment
• Work with students, faculty, and staff to resolve issues and complaints
• Maintain current knowledge of higher education topics and developments
• Use feedback to improve the school’s operation
• Assess school needs in relation to the college’s overall instructional programs

• Participate as a member of assigned councils and committees

• Seek or maintain specialized accreditation as appropriate

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  Assist the Vice President of Academic Affairs regarding instructional services, activities, needs, and issues

• Ensure school operations align with college policies, procedures, and practices

• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and time lines
• Ensure timely completion of program reviews for the school to ensure the viability of academic programs
• Establish school committees and advisory boards as appropriate
• Assist in the development of marketing strategies leading to program recognition and growth

• Initiate and maintain third party contracts in accordance with college policy

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Operationalize student enrollment plan within the school
• Develop and administer school budgets
• Track faculty loads, reassignments, and overloads

• Work with academic departments to develop adjunct faculty pools to meet school needs

• Manage facilities in collaboration with applicable campus personnel
• Maintain current knowledge of higher education laws and regulations

• Involve appropriate internal and external stakeholders in the school’s decision-making processes

• Coordinate activities and professional development for faculty and staff

Curricular

• Promote excellence in teaching and advising
• Lead faculty and staff efforts to prepare students for academic success
• Facilitate academic partnerships and articulations
• Coordinate program and class schedules
• Monitor enrollment, cancel, and/or add classes as appropriate

• Ensure the academic catalog accurately reflects current academic programs

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a discipline taught within the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

• Three years of higher education teaching experience

• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, supervise personnel, build teams, and lead effective project management
• Demonstrated experience in creating an atmosphere of collegial decision-making with diverse constituencies
• Evidence of commitment to support and respect for diverse populations
• Experience with enrollment management, curriculum/program development, or and program assessment

• Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution
• Experience with faculty supervision including performance evaluations
• A minimum of three years of department chair or related administrative experience in higher education
• Community college teaching experience

• Assessment and accreditation experience

• Experience with digital learning courses

Supplemental Information

Typical work environment is an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. Non-routine occasional work may be spent around the community. Short periods of time will be spent outdoors travelling between campus buildings in various weather conditions. Frequent interaction with the public may occur (students, employees, community). Work is usually performed during the normal workday, however, early morning, late evening and weekend work may be required. Travel to work related events, conferences, and other related duties may be required. Due to busy seasons, there will be specific times of crucial availability when leave time may not be approved.

Employee is regularly required to sit and stand for long periods of time, speak, hear, use hands and fingers to handle materials and use computer, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Visual requirements require close-up, distance, and ability to adjust focus.

To Apply:

• Complete online application with contact information for three professional references
• Résumé/CV
• Cover Letter that includes a description of your approach to academic leadership in a community college setting
• Copies of unofficial transcripts

Note to Candidates

• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Official transcripts required upon hire.
• This is a full-time, benefited position. Get more on Casper College's benefits here.

Remote Work Eligibility:

Unless otherwise noted, all positions provide vital support to Casper College and require the successful candidate be available to work on location at the Casper College campus.