Dean of Arts and Sciences - Walla Walla Community College

$106,822 - $120,859/Yr

Walla Walla Community College - Daly City, CA

Full-time - Senior

Daly City, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Dean of Arts and Sciences at Walla Walla Community College is responsible for managing and leading the instructional area that encompasses various programs including Arts and Humanities, Math and Education, Social Sciences, Physical, Life, and Sport Sciences, and Honors. This role requires a service-oriented leader skilled in relationship building and collaboration, overseeing multiple programs and ensuring alignment with the institution's mission and strategic goals. The Dean will supervise faculty and staff, manage budgets, and promote equity and diversity within the academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide college-wide transformative leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Academic Transfer Area.
• Supervise and manage programs including Arts and Humanities, Math and Education, Social Sciences, Physical, Life, and Sport Sciences, and Honors.
• Build cohesion between the Academic Transfer programs and create wrap-around support for programs across divisions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to ensure ongoing cooperation and collaboration.
• Implement a continuous improvement culture leveraging course survey data and faculty feedback.
• Establish and implement the Area's mission, vision, and objectives in alignment with the institution's Strategic Plan.
• Collaborate with other instructional areas to enhance program offerings and support.
• Manage, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all Area employees, including faculty and staff.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that lead to quality instruction and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide leadership in the implementation and maintenance of Phi Theta Kappa, Undergraduate Research, and Honors programs.
• Participate in professional development opportunities for faculty and staff in the Academic Transfer Area.
• Prepare recommendations for and administer the area's budget, overseeing all expenditures.
• Remain current in trends related to academic transfer programs and develop a technologically integrated environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in 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 (full-time or equivalent).
• Three years' experience in higher education leadership (Assistant Dean, Department Chair, Director, etc.) or equivalent leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to addressing diversity, inclusion, and equity issues.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience teaching in various modalities: in person, online, hybrid, synchronous or asynchronous.
• Proficient in technology systems such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and cloud-based platforms.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctorate Degree in Humanities, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Sciences, or other applicable discipline from an accredited institution.
• Five years' teaching experience in a higher education setting (full-time or equivalent).
• Bilingual, especially in Spanish/English.
• Experience with higher education accreditation, articulation, and program review.
• Grant and budget management experience.
• Experience with NWCCU, NACEP, and/or NC-SARA reporting and standards.

Benefits

• Advanced health plans catering to various life stages.
• Robust professional development programs.
• Memberships to the local YMCA.
• Opportunity to join a credit union.
• Tuition assistance for employees and family members.
• Competitive retirement plans.