Dean of Instruction

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Closing: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Merced College is an innovative, student-centered community college in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where education and workforce development transform lives and communities. We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Dean of the School of Business, Economics, Education, and Noncredit to lead a diverse portfolio of programs that prepare students for meaningful careers and civic leadership. The School of Business develops entrepreneurial thinking, management skills, and career-ready professionals;
Economics fosters critical thinking and an understanding of global and regional economic forces;
Education programs prepare future educators and leaders committed to equity and student success; and Noncredit programs expand access through workforce training, career pathways, and lifelong learning opportunities that respond directly to community needs.

Merced College Mission:
At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision:
Enriching Our Community Through Educational Experiences And Support Services

Under the direction of the Vice President of Instruction, plan, organize, administer, develop and direct the day-to-day operations, programs, and activities including curriculum, catalog, schedule, enrollment management, distance education, and other special assignments of area. The Dean of Instruction provides leadership for program development and works directly with assigned faculty leads and disciplines to plan for activities within area of responsibility.

This position is responsible for coordinating all related activities for the college and ensuring that the programs demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse student population.

• Perform strategic enrollment management as it relates to resource allocation, scheduling, and productivity
• Promote shared governance through active participation in college and district committees
• Work collaboratively with faculty and administrators to plan, organize, develop, and evaluate the programs, activities, and curriculum of assigned programs, and services that meet accreditation/industry standards
• Promote, communicate, and facilitate partnerships with private and public businesses, industries and community or public agencies, as appropriate
• Participate in community, state and national organizations and meetings related to area or special assignments
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments and innovations in community colleges and higher education in general and recommend changes to area programs to meet student and community needs
• As directed, prepare reports on instructional and other programs to comply with federal and state mandates
• Prepare a variety of reports and correspondence appropriate to assignment
• Develop the area budget and manage financial resources consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles
• Resolve student, faculty, and staff conflicts and issues within the area
• Evaluate faculty, administrators (if applicable), and classified staff in accordance with proper management practices and implement articles of collective bargaining agreements
• Accurately interpret and apply laws, regulations, district procedures, and collective bargaining contracts provisions
• Encourage cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, curriculum, programs and services
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Higher education in community colleges, including the mission of the California Community Colleges
• Strategic enrollment management
• Implementation of collective bargaining agreements
• Curriculum development and course articulation
• Budget preparation and control
• Successful interpersonal skills, organizational leadership, team building, staff development and communication techniques
• District organization, operations, policies, and objectives
• Successful oral and written communication…