Position Title:
Associate Dean of Social Sciences Division (On Site - University Center, MI)
Division/Department:
Social Sciences
Employee Group:
Administrative/Professional
Status:
Full time
Starting Salary:
$90,370 – $102,107: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Academic Deans, the Associate Dean provides administrative management and leadership in the Division. The primary responsibilities of the Associate Dean are to support academic management and operations of the division and support the Academic Dean in furthering the academic mission and direction of the College to help ensure student success in degree/certificate completion, successful transfer to university, and/or entry level job employment or career advancement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Provides strong leadership and team-building for division faculty and staff.
- Develops and mentors professional growth and student-centered program pedagogy and andragogy.
- Aligns and administers the Division’s strategic plan with Academic Services and College Strategic Plans.
- Analyzes enrollment data and expenditures by discipline and involves faculty in data review and proactive strategies to build enrollment and manage costs.
- Develops, implements, and monitors annual plans for improving the quality of discipline/program offerings and services.
- Under the Academic Deans’ leadership, develops schedule of courses to meet the needs of students and to fulfill contractual obligations to faculty, while ensuring Academics’ ability to make faculty teaching assignments as needed. Assesses, prioritizes, recommends,
- Actively cooperates with other areas across the College including Student Educational Services and Finance and Administrative Services to support the college mission and vision for student success.
- Assesses and administers equipment, technology and supply needs within budget guidelines.
- Assures that programs, courses and instruction are meeting student transfer, job entry and/or career advancement needs.
- Works with Deans for new program development.
- Supervises and evaluates faculty and assigned divisional staff in accordance with College policies.
- Serves as “first in line” to hear, resolve, and/or refer student concerns.
- Coordinates with Human Resources and discipline/program faculty ongoing recruitment and orientation of adjunct faculty to College policies and resources.
- Works with discipline/program coordinators to monitor performance of adjunct faculty and make staffing changes when needed.
- Works with program coordinators to ensure graduate survey data is completed re employment and salary range.
- Works with discipline/program coordinators and Academic Deans to ensure program review cycle is operating to help promote student success.
- Works with discipline/program coordinators to ensure student discipline/program assessment and review of learning process results in promotion of student learning and success.
- Participates in promotion and tenure process according to College policies.
- Participates in Academic Council, Curriculum Council, and other Academic and College committees as assigned.
- Develops position descriptions and assesses performance of discipline/program coordinators.
- Coordinates and monitors student input to evaluation of all division faculty.
- Collaborates with administration and faculty to address faculty concerns.
- Monitors discipline/program compliance with articulation and accreditation standards.
- Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in appropriate field
- Credentials to teach within the academic discipline as required by the Higher Learning Commission
- 5 to 7 years of full-time faculty teaching experience with documented leadership experience
- Community college experience preferred
- Documented team leadership and development, personnel management, budget creation and management
- Ability to perform faculty evaluations and class scheduling
- Ability to work with faculty, staff and administration in diverse settings
- Ability to represent the College in a knowledgeable and positive manner to all partnership activities
Additional Experiences Considered
- Doctoral degree in higher education administration, educational leadership, or a related field
- Proficiency in analyzing enrollment data, budget management, and developing data-driven strategies for program improvement
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 10th. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and professional certifications or licenses.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- In order to track our recruitment sources, please indicate how you became aware of the position vacancy?
- Delta.edu
- Indeed.com
- MI Works / MI Talent Bank
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Michigan HERC Website
- MLive (Grand Rapids Press, Flint Journal, Ann Arbor News, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Saginaw News, Muskegon Chronicle, Bay City Times)
- Other
If you selected "Other" above, please tell us where you heard about this posting.
(Open Ended Question)
- What strategies have you used to address diversity challenges? What were the positives and negatives?
(Open Ended Question)
- Describe your understanding and experience in creating a sense of belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript 1
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Professional Certifications or Licensures
- Transcript 2
- Transcript 3
