Associate Dean of Instruction-Career and Technical Education; CTE

Associate Dean of Instruction - Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Harold Washington College (HWC), one of the City Colleges of Chicago, is located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop and serves over 9,000 students in college credit and continuing education programs. HWC is a federally designated Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority‑Serving Institution, supporting a student body that is over 75 percent Black and Latine.

The Associate Dean – CTE Focus provides academic leadership and operational management for credit and non‑credit programs in CTE. The role is accountable for developing and administering instructional programs; hiring and evaluating faculty; developing and overseeing the budget; maintaining programmatic accreditations; and strengthening instruction and the learning environment to ensure student success. The position also leads key grants and resource development for the college, including Perkins.

Harold Washington College is a member of the Caring Campus network, a model of professional development focused on consistent behavioral commitments for all employees in how they interact with students. This work engages employees with students on a level not previously experienced.

HWC offers an exceptional liberal arts and sciences curriculum and programs such as Business, Early Childhood Education, Visual and Performing Arts. The college has a strong tradition of preparing students for associate degrees and for transfer to competitive four‑year universities, serving as a vital bridge from high school to higher education and from college to career.

Strong partnerships with leading industries—including Aon, Bank of America, Joffrey Ballet, and Zurich—connect students with meaningful learning experiences and career pathways. Partnerships with Achieving the Dream and One Million Degrees advance equity and improve outcomes for students from Black, Latine, Indigenous, and low‑income backgrounds.

Student success at HWC is rooted in a culture of care and personalized support. Through advising, TRIO, coaching, and faculty engagement, teams keep students connected and on track to achieve their goals. This work is guided by the Harold Promise, a shared pledge to place students at the heart of everything we do. It shapes every advising session, classroom experience, and service we provide.

This position ensures quality instruction and assists in the continuous improvement of educational programs by evaluating faculty.

• Evaluate full‑time and part‑time faculty to ensure continuity of quality classroom instruction; recommend enhancement, retention, or non‑retention; provide written and verbal feedback on instructional quality according to Board/Union Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Coordinate and direct evaluation, review, and implementation of innovative curriculum additions and revisions; review course outlines and syllabi; offer feedback and assistance.
• Assist the VP and Dean of Instruction in the tenure and post‑tenure process.
• Assist with comprehensive orientation programs for full‑time and part‑time faculty.
• Work with the Office of Research to plan and conduct research.
• Represent the college to community organizations and agencies and participate on district‑wide committees.
• Serve as weekend and/or evening administrator for the College.
• Adhere to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
• Perform related duties as required.

Direct Supervision:
Clerical Support Staff, Professional Support Staff
Indirect Supervision:
Full‑time Faculty, Part‑time Faculty

• Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a leadership position in a higher education setting.
• Training, participation, and/or knowledge of higher education accreditation procedures, articulation process, assessment and program review.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in work experience.
• Experience in a union setting preferred.
• Ability to create a learning environment that fosters student success.
• Ability to develop a technologically integrated environment that fosters…