What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences position at Heartland Community College?
Description
We seek applicants for a full-time, 12-month position in the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) division. This role supports the Dean in leading the development, oversight, and operational success of division courses and programs. Key responsibilities include collaborating with faculty on curriculum and assessment, hiring and evaluating instructors, managing course schedules, and promoting division programs. The position also advances division-wide initiatives to boost student success and advance the College’s mission and strategic goals.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Curriculum & Instructional Leadership
- Serve as the curriculum and instructional leader for assigned area of the division, and assist faculty in the development and review of curricula and instructional methods
- Support program reviews, general education outcome measurements, college-wide assessment initiatives, and other programming improvement efforts
- Communicate regularly with the faculty regarding instructional matters
- Promote effective integration and use of technology in teaching and learning
- Collaborate with the Dean to recruit, hire, schedule, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty
- Participate in classroom instruction and professional development opportunities to maintain best practices in teaching and leadership
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and execute initiatives and strategies to improve student recruitment, persistence, and success
- Assist the Dean in addressing student complaints
- Represent LASS programs to schools, the community, and local business and industry leaders
- Help plan and lead advisory team meetings
- Oversee budget development, approvals, and expenditures for assigned areas
- Complete reports, requests, and records for state and national agencies
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a discipline within Liberal Arts and Social Sciences division or a related field
- Successful teaching experience
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and to function professionally under pressure
- Ability to foster professional relationships to advance strategic goals of the division and work inclusively with diverse groups of students, employees, external leaders, and other community members
Desired Qualifications
- Teaching experience in a community college setting
- Administrative experience in higher education or related area, which may include performance evaluation, scheduling, and staffing
- Experience with curriculum development and program review
- Record of effective leadership
Please prepare a written response to the following question as a separate document and upload it with your application materials in PDF or Microsoft Word format: What do you see as the value of liberal arts and social sciences in today’s educational landscape, particularly within the context of community colleges?
Applications submitted by October 16, 2026 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.
THIS POSITION IS BASED IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS AND ABILITY TO BE PRESENT ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON IS REQUIRED.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.
HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.
Benefits:
Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $85,696