Dean of Instruction - General Education

Dean Of Instruction
- General Education

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington.

Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and Evergreen Health, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds.

We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources.

The Dean of Instruction
- General Education, offers an exciting opportunity to provide crucial strategic instructional leadership at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, working collaboratively to nurture a positive, inclusive, and accountable culture. This position will respond to regional economic development needs, steer the design of innovative program development and curriculum that enhance employees' skills and knowledge, promote student access, success, and completion in certificate to baccalaureate programs, recruit and retain students and faculty, support the seeking of and management of major grants and contracts, and ensure stewardship of state and other funds.

The Dean will be a visionary, exploring interdisciplinary collaboration, technological innovation, and approaches to learning and implementation of promising practices in teaching and learning. Currently, the Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) department reports to this Dean and is lead by an Associate Dean. Continuance of this reporting structure is dependent on the experience and skills of the incoming Dean.

The Dean has responsibility for the day-to-day division operations and is the first-line supervisor of assigned full-time and part-time faculty and support staff. This is a contracted, exempt administrative position that reports to the Vice President of Instruction.

Strategic Leadership, Academic Quality, and Student Success

• Foster a culture of relevant, rigorous, innovative, and inclusive learning
• Support student success through effective leadership, planning, and resource allocation
• Lead innovation within the instructional division and promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning
• Maintain knowledge of current trends, developments, and best practices in higher education and assigned disciplines
• Participate in ongoing professional development and encourage professional growth among division employees
• Maintain program assessment processes and ensure instructional quality, effectiveness, and student learning outcomes

Academic Program Development and Curriculum Leadership

• Coordinate the development, review, and continuous improvement of new and existing academic programs
• Collaborate with instructional teams to establish program goals, objectives, and strategic priorities
• Conduct program reviews, viability studies, and recommendations for program modification or expansion
• Ensure communication with and consideration of recommendations from Technical Advisory Committees regarding curriculum and technology needs
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate external accreditation, licensure, and certification requirements relevant to assigned programs
• Lead efforts to attain and maintain programmatic accreditations and industry-recognized credentials
• Serve as the college representative to the SBCTC Articulation and Transfer Committee and support statewide transfer initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison for general education and transfer-related matters with internal and external stakeholders, including community colleges and universities
• Support accreditation efforts related to General Education and College-Wide Learning Outcomes

Faculty and Staff Leadership

• Recommend, hire, orient, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate division employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and college policies
• Establish performance expectations and oversee employee development and improvement plans
• Ensure faculty evaluations support professional growth and compliance with state vocational certification requirements
• Oversee the faculty tenure process consistent with collective bargaining agreements
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and…