What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Arts and Sciences position at Wilkes Community College?
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.
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Essential Duties Summary
The position includes the following responsibilities and expectations:
- Assumes primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and growth of curricula/programs within the division, including speaking, networking, and partnering in the service area and state-wide, as applicable.
- Provides administrative and academic leadership and supervision within the division as a representative of the Vice-President of Instruction.
- Ensures the continuity of the division’s instructional mission in the event of a disruption in regular operations and/or unexpected personnel problems.
- Coordinates the division scheduling process and submits semester courses schedules to the Curriculum Records Manager and the Vice-President of Instruction.
- Coordinates division-related program assessment and improvement processes and ensures proper documentation of results, including oversight of program advisory committees, division QEP activities, and student learning and program outcomes assessment.
- Maintains contact with transfer liaisons and familiarity with the Bachelor Degree Plans (BDPs) at regional colleges/universities in order to promote transfer student success
- Provides transfer-related training and support for faculty to ensure quality curriculum development and effective transfer student mentoring.
- Coordinates implementation of Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence (RISE) and Career and College Ready Graduate Alignment Project (CCRG) programs
- Determines budgetary needs for the division and responsibly manages division funds.
- Coordinates the inventory, maintenance, and procurement for instructional equipment and facilities within the division, with appropriate faculty and staff.
- Seeks funding opportunities and assists in the preparation of grant proposals, as applicable.
- Conducts evaluations of all full-time faculty members within the division, and facilitates student evaluations of part-time personnel by lead instructors and chairs.
- 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.
- Works with instructors to select and complete appropriate professional development activities, including recommendations for in-service education, educational leave, and/or return to the industry, and plans for continued instructional and professional improvement.
- 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.
- Supervises the textbook selection, ordering, and buy-back processes, in conjunction with chairs and lead instructors.
- Teaches classes and/or leads special projects and programs, as recommended by the Vice-President of Instruction.
- Serves on college committees and fulfilling assignments and other responsibilities, as determined by the Vice-President of Instruction.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Vice President of Instruction.
Required Qualifications
- A demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and improving student success outcomes for all populations.
- A minimum of a Master’s degree in one of the division disciplines.
- Three or more years of supervisory experience at the Department Chair level or higher.
- At least 5 years of teaching experience in one of the division’s disciplines.
- An aptitude for using data for continuous improvement in teaching and learning, retention, and completion.
- 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 as well as exercise sound judgment.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Committed to leading change and empowering teams to advance the College’s mission and strategic plan
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
This position operates in a professional academic office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position regularly requires long hours and some weekend work. Travel as appropriate to achieve community college objectives, attend meetings, and implement strategic initiatives.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays.
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