Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: Grade 19

Compensation: $96,797-$133,096. Commensurate with education and experience.

Employee category: Staff

Department: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Reports to: Vice President of Academic Affairs

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: AA002ADMDEA

Location: Primarily the Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate

Administrator

Summary

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) is responsible for the leadership, growth, and effective management of the disciplines, faculty, staff, and students within the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division.

Position Description

Leadership & Division Management

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the division, including faculty, staff, academic programs, and students, in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Lead and support the recruitment, retention, evaluation, and professional development of full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the College and support interdisciplinary collaboration within the division.
• Participate in college-wide planning, governance, and decision-making processes, and provide regular updates to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
  
  

Academic Programs & Curriculum

• Provide leadership for curriculum development, program and course review, and academic innovation to ensure instructional quality and alignment with student success goals.
• Lead new program development and make recommendations regarding program modification, continuation, or discontinuation based on enrollment, assessment, and institutional priorities.
• Oversee program review, assessment, and continuous improvement processes, ensuring alignment with institutional effectiveness practices.
  
  

Strategic Planning & Institutional Effectiveness

• Provide leadership for division-level strategic planning, including alignment with the Academic Master Plan and other institutional priorities.
• Support data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement across programs and services.
  
  

Operations, Budget & Compliance

• Manage and oversee division fiscal resources, including annual budget development, monitoring, and responsible stewardship.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to develop instructional schedules and staffing plans that support student access, completion, and efficient use of resources.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, including Higher Learning Commission requirements, as well as college policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
  
  

Collaboration & Student Success

• Collaborate with Marketing and Institutional Image, Institutional Effectiveness, Student Services, and other divisions to promote academic programs, support student recruitment and retention, and enhance student experience.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Leadership & Decision-Making

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively lead and supervise teams.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and make critical decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex problems.
  
  

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are appropriate to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to handle difficult or high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure.
  
  

Analytical & Organizational Skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate options and support decision-making.
  
  

Administrative & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage a budget and operate within fiscal constraints.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences disciplines, and/or a related discipline represented in the Division.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in institutions of higher education.
• Classroom teaching experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in one of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences disciplines and/or a related discipline represented in the Division.
• Instructional and leadership experience in a community college setting.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift items.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week, must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

To Apply

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• Read the job announcement carefully, noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all required documents.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process), unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you state that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, coursework within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone numbers and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected for hire will be chosen by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all people recommended for employment is required. Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised as additional duties and responsibilities are developed.
  
  

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer