Dean of Instruction, Distance Education, and Learning Resources

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Services, provide day‑to‑day administration and leadership for assigned instructional programs and services with a commitment to student‑centered learning, collaborating closely with faculty and staff to achieve student success goals and initiatives primarily in the Divisions of Arts & Humanities and Mathematics & Sciences; coordinate with faculty and administration on planning, program development and review, budgeting, and evaluation of faculty and staff;

and coordinate schedule planning and development.

In order for your application to be considered, you must attach the required attachments.

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.

• Direct implementation and provide leadership for the District's instructional programs and services, including supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff; program development, program review, program assessment, and course scheduling; policy and procedure development; distance education; and classroom facility and equipment planning.
• Demonstrate and provide leadership in ensuring equitable and culturally responsive instructional services to students.
• Oversee all library and learning support services, maximizing student support and access.
• Provide leadership and collaborate closely with faculty for the continuous improvement of instruction through development and assessment of learning outcomes promoting a commitment to equity‑focused student‑centered learning.
• Engage and work collaboratively with faculty, deans, Academic Affairs staff, and Student Services to innovate and improve within assigned program areas.
• Participate in internal and external college initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in college accreditation reports and processes.
• Oversee and ensure that all faculty recommended for employment meet minimum qualifications or provide evidence of equivalency as defined in the laws, rules, and regulations of the State.
• Plan and implement class schedules to facilitate student access to a cross‑section of courses throughout the day, evening, and weekend.
• Receive student and faculty complaints; conduct follow‑up as appropriate following established processes and policies; and ensure that the Vice President is informed of these concerns, as appropriate, in a timely manner.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned academic and support staff.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and procedures for the District.
• Participate in community activities and represent the college and academic programs to the community and the general public.
• Oversee planning for classrooms on campus and at off‑site locations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleges, universities, local school districts, and state, local and federal agencies.
• Prepare and administer department budgets and authorize expenditures.
• Adjudicate student appeals and grievances within areas of responsibility.
• Interpret and comply with pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Oversee the faculty orientation program for full‑ and part-time faculty, to promote excellence in teaching, assess and support the needs of instructional faculty, and resolve problems as they arise.
• Handle sensitive and complex employee/employer issues consistently and professionally.
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide direction and leadership for assigned full‑time teaching faculty, and assigned classified staff. Participate in the selection of employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college.
• One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Familiarity with educational technology and online teaching delivery.
• Demonstrated action in and commitment to inclusive and equity minded practice.
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and…