Dean of Academic Affairs

Humanities, Library, and Social and Behavioral Sciences

Full-Time, D Basis

Final date to receive applications :
September 3, 2026

Posting Date:
July 22, 2026

Los Angeles City College (LACC) announces an opening for a full-time Dean of Academic Affairs who reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Interested individuals who possess the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit applications.

Applicants must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of one year of full-time formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Prior to employment, a medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.

LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date

Provide administrative supervision of the Communication Studies, English/ESL, Law/Administration of Justice, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Psychology/Human Services, and Social Sciences departments; the Ralph Bunche Scholars honors program; and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, and seek out and oversee private, state, and federal grants to support programs and initiatives in these assigned areas.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and supervision for Humanities, Library, and Social and Behavioral Sciences disciplines, including implementation of state, college, and district initiatives.
• Provide leadership in the development and delivery of new programs and the integration of new technology into existing programs.
• Provide leadership in support of student success, persistence, retention, and completion.
• Provide leadership in budget development and management.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, supervision, and organization, including assigning staff to complete projects.
• Facilitate long-range planning, program review, and learning outcomes assessments.
• Oversee the Ralph Bunche Scholars honors program, providing leadership in the organization and expansion of the program.
• Serve as the administrator for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, including the operations of the Library, the Tutoring Center housed in the Library, and the Library Science classes offered.
• Serve as a resource to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Interpret, articulate, implement, and monitor compliance with Education Code, Title 5, Board Rules, Administrative Regulations, Personnel Guides, and Collective Bargaining Unit contracts.
• Seek grants and other funds to expand educational programs and the Ralph Bunche Scholars honors program.
• Represent the Office of Academic Affairs on campus, district wide, and regional committees.
• Implement existing grants, including the Equitable Placement and Completion (AB 1705) Grant and the Human Services Apprenticeship Grant.
• Plan, develop, organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the Communication Studies, English/ESL, Law/Administration of Justice, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Psychology/Human Services, and Social Sciences departments, Library, and academic programs in accordance with legal requirements, district policies, accreditation standards, and sound instructional principles and practices.
• Facilitate completion of overall objectives and plans for departments; initiate and participate in overall program planning; assess needs for new programs or services; and facilitate their development and implementation in…