Associate Dean, Instruction

Company: Kern Community College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Associate Dean, Instruction

Kern Community College District


Salary: $122,432.59 - $160,642.18 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY23-2400942

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Department:

Basic Function


Under the direction of a designated Dean of Instruction, the Associate Dean, Instruction, is responsible for developing, coordinating, administrating, and operating assigned instructional programs and campus initiatives.

Representative Duties


Support the Dean of Instruction by administering District policy regarding assigned instructional programs.
Provide assistance in the performance evaluation of faculty and classified personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.
Assist in the administration of College policy with respect to faculty load and scheduling. This includes coordination of fall, spring, summer scheduling and staff assignments for all areas of responsibility.
Coordinate with faculty chairs in the recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty.
Support the Dean of Instruction by assisting in developing and monitoring the annual budget and expenditures in consultation with faculty chairs.
For assigned academic departments, provide administrative oversight of curriculum maintenance, including development of new curriculum and curricular revisions, accuracy of catalog and course information.
Provide instructional leadership for assigned College initiatives.
Assist in the promotion and marketing of the College image and articulation of assigned academic programs in the College service area.
Provide specific academic program information and assistance to faculty, administrators, community, and the general public.
Serve on the College and District committees as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the designated Dean of Instruction.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in an academic area related to assignment.
  
• Three years of full-time experience in teaching and/or administration, including at least one year of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
  
• Demonstrated sensitivity and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, culture, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
  
  Knowledge and Abilities
  
  KNOWLEDGE OF:
  
• Laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to California Community Colleges teaching-learning process.
  
• Use of technology in the delivery of instruction and student services.
  
• Demonstrates a willingness to work with students who have a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational goals.
  
• Possesses a strong knowledge of and commitment to the California Community Colleges mission and philosophy.
  
  ABILITY TO:
  
• Provide leadership, stimulate cooperation and collaboration of instructional staff.
  
• Supervise, evaluate, and assist assigned personnel.
  
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to work effectively and harmoniously with students, colleagues, staff, and others.
  
  SALARY RANGE
  
  $ 122,432.59 - $ 160,642.18 Annually
  
  Maximum Entry Level Salary: $128,630.75 Annually
  
  SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  
  First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by September 27, 2024, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
  
  Completed application packet MUST include:
  
  
• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
  
  Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
  
  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
  
  Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
  
  The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission
  
  
  
  All applicants must apply online at . Emails will not be accepted.
  
  
  
  
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