Dean of Liberal Arts, Business & Social Sciences

Dean of Liberal Arts, Business & Social Sciences

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Position Title Dean of Liberal Arts, Business & Social Sciences

Position Number

Position Number 2012162PD

Job Type

Job Type Regular

Accountability Objective

The Dean of Liberal Arts, Business and Social Sciences division is an academic administrator who leads programs in the Liberal Arts, Business and Social Sciences. The dean manages course scheduling, faculty evaluation, curriculum development, budgets, and program assessments. This academic leadership role is responsible for ensuring program innovation and consistency, maintaining accreditation standards, developing and processing both curricular revisions and new program development to support student success.

• Master’s degree in education administration or one of the respective division disciplines or related field
• Five years of full-time teaching in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience with the utilization of Instructional Technology
• Extensive background in higher education and knowledge of community and/or technical college environments, including grants administration.

• Five years of supervisory experience at the college level
• Doctorate in one of the respective division disciplines, programs or related field.
• Twenty graduate hours in administration and supervision
• Proven experience in developing and implementing curriculum and industry-related programs.

Full-Time/ Part-Time

Full-Time/ Part-Time Full Time

$95,283.00

Open Date 09/21/2026

First Consideration By

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Danville Area Community College

• Part-Time Positions – Only eligible for Paid Leave according to the PLAW Act.

• Administrative Leadership: Directs staff in establishing divisional goals and objectives while
  managing the formulation of overall policies and plans.
• Program Management: Leads and administers course scheduling, sets strategy for
  programmatic innovation and development, and supervises faculty to ensure Student
  Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are met through ongoing assessment.
• Financial Oversight: Directs and maintains a sound budget, provides budget needs to the
  VPAA , and approves purchase orders and travel expenses.
• Faculty & Staff Development: Recommends the appointment, promotion, or release of
  faculty and staff while supporting ongoing professional development.
• Academic Governance: Approves degree audits, transfer credits, and course waivers;
  evaluates faculty at least annually.
• Industry & Community Engagement: Pursues grants and industry partnerships, facilitates
  active relationships with business leaders, and oversees program advisory boards.
• Compliance & Safety: Leads accreditation initiatives for individual programs and ensures the
  implementation of college safety standards within the division.
• Collaboration: Supports cooperative relationships between credit programs and Workforce
  Development or non-credit offerings.

The Dean of Liberal Arts, Business and Social Sciences will:

• Schedule and conduct regular and frequent division staff meetings to ensure effective flow of information between faculty and administration. Ensure that minutes are kept and distributed for the benefit of those unable to attend, with copy provided to Vice President, Academic Affairs.
• Assume responsibility for notifying the Executive Director of Marketing well in advance of scheduled…