Associate Dean of Instruction - Transfer Focus

Associate Dean of Instruction [Transfer Focus] – Harold Washington College, City Colleges of Chicago.

• Evaluate full‑time and part‑time faculty to ensure continuity of quality classroom instruction, including recommendations for enhancement, retention, or non‑retention.
• Coordinate and direct the evaluation, review, and implementation of innovative curriculum additions and revisions, reviewing course outlines and syllabi and offering feedback.
• 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 of Clerical Support Staff and Professional Support Staff.
• Indirect supervision of Full‑time Faculty and Part‑time Faculty.

• Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is 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 processes, assessment, and program review.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in one’s work experience.
• Experience in a union setting (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to create a learning environment that fosters student success.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a technologically integrated environment that fosters innovation within a learning organization.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve student complaints and recommend appropriate procedures for resolution.
• Preferred or desirable qualifications:
  • Experience working in a community college and instructional experience.
  • Experience organizing or participating in a self‑study process (credit or occupational).
  • Experience with writing measurable student learning outcomes, creating appropriate syllabi, and participating in course‑ and program‑level assessments.

Salary Range: $92,866.00 to $95,000.00.

Benefits include an excellent health and welfare benefit package, long‑term savings and investment programs (403(b) & 457(b)), a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS), generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. Detailed information can be found on the City Colleges of Chicago benefits page.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Chicago residency is required for all full‑time employees within six months of hire.