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Dean of Arts & Sciences Walla Walla Community College Salary: $106,822.00 - $120,859.00 Annually Job Type: Job Number: 2024-1504 Location: Walla Walla, WA Department: VPI/INSTRUCTION OFFICE Closing: Continuous Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. Description Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, Dean of Arts & Sciences position at the Walla Walla campus. At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 4, 2024 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more information General Description: The Dean of Academic Transfer manages and leads an instructional area that includes the following programs within the Division of Instruction: Arts and Humanities, Math and Education, Social Sciences, Physical, Life, and Sport Sciences, and Honors. The Dean of Academic Transfer supervises several direct reports, including: an administrative assistant, program chairs, faculty (full-time and adjunct), and instructional support staff. The Dean must be a service-oriented leader who is skilled in relationship and partnership building, as they will support instructional operations across multiple programs and sites, as well as establish and foster offsite opportunities. The Dean of Academic Transfer must collaborate effectively and efficiently with other instructional deans. Essential Functions: The following functions and responsibilities will be accomplished by working with the Instructional Leadership Team, as well as chairs, coordinators, faculty, and staff in the Academic Transfer Area: Leadership & Supervision Provide college-wide transformative leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Academic Transfer Area, in alignment with the institution's mission and accrediting bodies. Supervise and manage the following programs: Arts and Humanities, Math and Education, Social Sciences, Physical, Life, and Sport Sciences, and Honors. Build cohesion between the Academic Transfer programs, creating wrap-around support for programs across divisions. Develop and maintain relationships across areas and with community partners, such as local school district leaders, to ensure ongoing cooperation and collaboration. Implement a continuous improvement culture that leverages course survey data, quality assurance feedback, faculty and instructor feedback, and other sources of input. Establish and implement the Area's mission, vision, and objectives to ensure alignment with the institution's Strategic Plan . Collaborate with the other instructional areas. Manage, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all Area employees. Develop and implement policies and procedures that lead to quality instruction and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and interagency regulations. Provide leadership and guidance in the implementation and maintenance of Phi Theta Kappa, Undergraduate Research, and Honors. Build relationships with faculty and staff to effectively administer institutional projects, grants, and initiatives. Participate in and provide professional development opportunities for faculty and staff in the Academic Transfer Area. Fiscal Responsibilities Prepare recommendations for and administer the area's budget. Provide management oversight for all existing area grants. Assorted Responsibilities Remain current in national, regional, and local trends related to academic transfer programs. Develop a technologically integrated environment. Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to promote programs. Seek out opportunities for new programs, collaborations, partnerships, and grants. Lead and support faculty and staff in efforts to promote equity and diversity through instruction and programming. Promote sustainable opportunities for instructional wrap-around services in support of student retention and completion. Institutional and Community Service Participate on college committees. Represent WWCC by attending standing meetings. Provide leadership and mentorship for faculty. Participate in college activities. Competencies Diversity & Equity: demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Communication: effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, students, and others. Education: engage the 21st century community college student and develop sound andragogy. Technology: teach via a Learning Management System; demonstrate proficiency with 21st century teaching modalities. Trust: encourage a trusting atmosphere by regularly communicating and acting with integrity. Flexibility & Adaptability: be change ready, to be flexible to adjusting an approach or demeanor. Self-Awareness: utilize feedback and reflection to gain insight into personal strengths. Continual Improvement: continuously and proactively identify improvement needs. Action-Oriented: act on new opportunities and challenges. Self-Directed and Driven: innovative and able to move instruction forward. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise and manage the following programs. Supervise program chairs who facilitate and coordinate faculty reports. Works in partnership and collaboration with the VPI Leadership Team. Delegation of tasks, responsibilities, and decisions as appropriate. Budget Authority: Responsible for oversight and delegation for the Academic Transfer area budget. Prepares recommendations for and administers the area budget. Required Qualifications: Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college. Master's degree in the Humanities, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Sciences, or other applicable disciplines from an accredited institution. Three years' teaching experience in a higher education setting. Three years' experience in higher education leadership. Demonstrated experience in addressing diversity, inclusion, and equity issues. Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience teaching in a variety of modalities. Proficient in various technology systems. Preferred/Desired Qualifications Doctorate Degree in applicable discipline. Five years' teaching experience in a higher education setting. Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English. Experience with higher education accreditation. Grant and budget management experience. You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Conditions/Terms of Employment This is a full-time, administrative professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify. Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment. Work hours typically Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend work common. Compensation: Annual salary range for initial placement based on the non-represented exempt salary schedule: $106,822 - $120,859. The college has an excellent benefit program. Required Application Materials: This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by December 4, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST . Online NEOGOV application. Cover letter. Resume. Names and contact information for three professional references. Answers to three (3) supplemental questions. Unofficial transcripts for application purposes. Please ensure you have attached all required application materials. WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants. To apply, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Walla Walla Community College

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