Dean of Instruction: School of Health Professions - Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College Dean of Instruction: School of Health Professions

Salary: Management Salary Schedule ) Range 49: $13,361 to $16,986 monthly or $13,612 to $17,237 monthly with earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year-for-year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step

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Closing Date:
Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 11:59pm

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Instructional Deans lead Schools that bring together MJC’s discipline programs for similarity in curricular, transfer, and career goals. The Schools provide cohort support services through Success Networks that serve students in their general areas, assisting from the incoming undecided student to the declared major to succeed, persist, and complete. Instructional deans encourage success by creating a culture where students and employees can belong, learn, and thrive in and out of the classroom.

Under direction of the Vice President of Instruction, plans, directs, manages and oversees the administrative activities and operations of the assigned School; supervises classified and certificated personnel assigned to the School; oversees the preparation and conduct of academic programs (day and evening), academic curricular and co‑curricular activities of the faculty, and all pertinent administrative and personnel actions; guides and participates in equity‑based curriculum planning and evaluation, course and program promotion, and evaluates requirements for instructional staff, facilities, supplies and equipment;

makes recommendations to the Vice President about standards, policies, and procedures applicable to instructional services and performs other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Education: Possession of a Masters’ degree from an accredited college or university related to the administrative assignment.

Experience: One year of formal training, internship, or college leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment. AND three years of teaching or administrative experience, preferably at the community college level.

• Principles of current issues involving community, economic development, curriculum development and instructional technology related to academic disciplines in the School
• The diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and practices that promote equity and success
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and strategies
• Principles of current issues involving curriculum and instruction; all college services and programs; state and federal laws
• Codes and regulations affecting instruction and instructional programs
• Principles and techniques used in the administration of equitable and strategic budget and planning practices

• Work with an equity‑minded framework that is highly committed to student success.
• Learn, use, and்ட implement new technologies as tools for learning, teaching, administering and generally improving the work area or scope of work.
• Communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, within and outside the District.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills, ability to motivate students and staff; deal with issues related to instruction and needs of students and staff.
• Plan, organize, direct, administer, review, and evaluate assigned programs and services.
• Exercise sound judgment in the performance of duties.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to understand, motivate and deal with issues related to instruction and the needs of students and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to community and campus activities.

Leadership & Operations

• Plan, direct, manage and oversee the administrative activities and operations of the School.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff within the School, including but not limited to supervising workload, providing in‑service training and professional development, fostering an equitable and inclusive culture, resolving conflicts.
• Call and preside over regularly scheduled School…