Dean Of Arts, Languages, And Communication

Dean Of Arts, Languages, And Communication Job Summary

Final date to receive applications: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Department: Arts, Languages, and Communication

Months worked out of the Year: 12 months

FTE: 1.0

Starting Salary Range: MG-10: $135,469 (Step

A) or $140,888 (Step

B) or $146,524 (Step

C) based on education and experience

Anticipated

Start Date:

October 2026

Location: San Diego County

Remote: No

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Arts, Languages and Communication will lead and administer all aspects of the Division, including the design, delivery, staffing, administrative support, supervision and evaluation of division programs, and support staff. Duties include overseeing the Performing and Visual Arts Center (PVAC) and Stage house Theatre programming, Hyde Art Gallery, Master classes in Music and Dance, campus newspaper, television and radio stations, studio arts labs, speech, communication and intercollegiate forensics, American Sign Language, World Languages and any division‑related co‑curricular activities.

Administrative responsibilities may span day, evening and weekend programs and include grant management. The Dean is also responsible for college‑wide functions and other duties consistent with the job description.

• Manage, evaluate, and coordinate academic subject areas and student services in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, and sound instructional and student services principles and practices.
• Establish overall goals, objectives, and plans; initiate and participate in overall program planning; communicate statutes, district and college policies and philosophies to division staff.
• Supervise and coordinate assigned curriculum planning and development; utilize available resources to develop new or revised curriculum; evaluate and recommend instructional materials, equipment and facilities.
• Communicate and interpret program objectives and offerings to students, staff, faculty, community organizations and others.
• Perform the hiring, evaluation, and retention of assigned faculty and staff according to statutes and Governing Board policy; plan and coordinate orientation and in‑service education for professional development of program faculty and staff.
• Prepare faculty teaching assignments and schedules; assign certificated and classified staff to work areas, hours, and duties; orient and assist new personnel as needed.
• Prepare budgets and submit through appropriate channels for approval; monitor and control assigned program‑operating budgets; initiate special fund requests; determine need and priority for capital equipment and materials.
• Administer and implement district and college rules, regulations, policies and procedures; assist in implementing contract provisions negotiated by the Governing Board and recognized bargaining units representing employees.
• Serve as a member of district, site, or other committees and task forces.
• Participate in public information activities to promote and publicize total instructional and student services programs; respond to inquiries regarding curriculum or course offerings and services provided.
• Prepare catalog material, class schedules, and other program information as required; recommend and implement new programs to enhance the college mission and enrollment.
• Assure responsiveness of assigned special programs and student services functions to the overall needs of the campus, students, faculty, and administrators.
• Participate in the search, screen, and selection process for contract employees.
• Prepare reports and make presentations.
• Coordinate and facilitate the resolution of student, instructor, and staff conflicts and problems.
• Perform related duties as assigned regarding assigned programs as necessary; coordinate programs with business, industry, community organizations, and other educational institutions.

• In‑depth knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5, and other administrative regulations and the ability to apply those regulations.
• Sensitivity to all facets of the community including the needs of…